All resources are tried and tested in a school that went from Special Measures to Good in 18 months. The Philosophy, Religion and Ethics department has achieved fantastic results in the last three years (95% 9 -5 and 45% 9 - 7 n 2023 and this is ultimately down to high quality teaching, learning and assessment feedback.
All resources are tried and tested in a school that went from Special Measures to Good in 18 months. The Philosophy, Religion and Ethics department has achieved fantastic results in the last three years (95% 9 -5 and 45% 9 - 7 n 2023 and this is ultimately down to high quality teaching, learning and assessment feedback.
Overview:
This lesson explores terrorism, extremism, and radicalization examining their causes, the UK Prevent strategy, and religious perspectives on peace and violence. Students will engage with embedded videos, reading comprehension, discussion, and written tasks to critically analyze real-world case studies and ethical issues.
Key Topics Covered:
Definitions of terrorism, extremism, and radicalization
The UK Prevent strategy - aims, successes, and criticisms
Religious perspectives from Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam
Case studies: 7/7 London Bombings & Christchurch Mosque Shootings
The role of education, community engagement, and dialogue in preventing extremism
Why This Resource?
Encourages critical thinking and debate
Aligns with RE, Citizenship, and PSHE curricula
Includes engaging multimedia content to support learning
A valuable lesson for fostering awareness, empathy, and resilience against extremist ideologies.
Overview:
This engaging lesson explores the evolution of warfare, modern weaponry, and the ethical dilemmas of contemporary conflict. Through embedded videos, reading comprehension, discussion tasks, and written activities, students will develop a deeper understanding of the impact of war in today’s world.
Key Topics Covered:
Evolution of warfare from medieval times to today
Modern weapons: drones, nuclear arms, warfare, and more
Ethical dilemmas in modern conflicts
International laws and efforts for peace
Why This Resource?
Encourages critical thinking and moral reasoning
Aligns with History, RE, and Citizenship curricula
Multimedia-rich and highly engaging
Perfect for fostering deep discussions and historical awareness in students!
Engage your students in a thought-provoking lesson exploring war and conflict through multiple perspectives. This resource covers:
Just War Criteria - When is war justified?
Buddhist Views on War
Jihad - Understanding greater and lesser jihad in Islam.
Reading Comprehension Task - Developing critical thinking skills.
Discussion-Based Learning - Encouraging debate and reflection.
Embedded Videos - Enhancing engagement with multimedia content.
This lesson fosters ethical reasoning, religious literacy, and analytical skills while encouraging students to consider diverse perspectives on war and peace. Perfect for RE, Citizenship, or History lessons!
Exploring Buddhism: Karma and Life After Death - Key Stage 3 Resource
This Key Stage 3 teaching resource offers students an insightful journey into Buddhist beliefs about karma and life after death. Through thought-provoking activities, stories, and discussions, students will discover how Buddhists understand the cycle of rebirth, the influence of karma on actions and consequences, and the path to enlightenment. Designed to align with RE and Citizenship learning goals, this resource helps students develop a deeper understanding of Buddhist perspectives on life’s purpose and moral responsibility. By fostering empathy and open-mindedness, this lesson encourages respect for diverse beliefs and introspection on life’s big questions.
Understanding Islamic Dress: Key Stage 3 Resource
This engaging resource introduces Key Stage 3 students to the cultural, religious, and social significance of Islamic dress. Through interactive activities, discussions, and visual aids, students will explore the diversity of dress within Muslim communities worldwide, garments like the hijab and kufi. Aligned with the Key Stage 3 curriculum, this resource encourages students to develop respect, empathy, and an appreciation for different beliefs and practices, fostering a more inclusive worldview. Suitable for RE, Citizenship, or Cultural Studies, the lesson supports students’ learning about faith, identity, and diversity in a modern context.
A very useful revision resource for the AQA spec B (Themes: Crime, Life, Human Rights and Peace & Conflict) for Christianity and Buddhism. All editable for any variation in themes and tried and tested by students.
Everything you need for the unit - just print off for the students; images, diagrams, key terms and religious teachings for Christianity. Editable and ready to go. You’re students will be so grateful.
Everything you need for the unit - just print off for the students. Includes images, diagrams, key terms and religious teachings for Buddhism and Christianity. Editable and ready to go. You’re students will be so grateful.
Everything you need for the unit - just print off for the students. Utilises images, diagrams, key terms and religious teachings for Buddhism and Christianity. Editable and ready to go. You’re students will be so grateful.
A comprehensive and thorough guide to the Theme, Religion and LIfe. 25 pages of information, images and checklist. Ready to print for students to get studying!
A high quality lesson on the right to die. Includes a case study, religious views, videos (First Dates clip), debate, links to articles for class discussion, engaging starter, learning objectives and more.
Lesson includes:
- Bible extract analysis task
- Links to interactive human migration map
- Song lyrics analysis task
- Explanation of Evolution and Genesis
