This is a short lesson produced for an interview which can easily be developed. The lesson aims to explore the Buddhist celebration of Wesak/Vesak by incrementally 'feeding' students with small bits of information about the celebration in order that they develop questions about the purpose and symbolism used in the festival.

This lesson explore the Christian teaching on the importance of family. Students consider the family metaphorically and then look at what the Bible teaches and consider if it links with the churches teachings. Links to edexcel syllabus.

This lesson is the first of two which look at Christian acts of worship. The lesson focus’ on getting students to think about acts of worship outside of church, specifically art and music. There is also an exercise on praise which aims to give students experiential knowledge on why this is important. Links to new edexcel RS GCSE syllabus. Some differentiated resources are included.

This lesson looks at the idea of 'being your brothers keeper'. It draws on the story of Cain and Able and the parable of the sheep and goats - students are asked to consider who we should/shouldn't be responsible for. This is a very simple lesson - it will need developing more for more able students.

This is a student led lesson. It includes a relay activity which encourages teams work and focused research skills. Links to edexcel syllabus

This is a simple lesson that looks at the assassination of MLK. Using visual and video sources it asks students to reflect on the event and what they tell us about the importance of Martin Luther Kings influence. This lesson links with the divided union GCSE text book: the book is a useful if not necessary resource.

This lesson explores what liturgy is why it is an import part of worship for some Christians and how it differs from non-liturgical worship. It includes: video sources/structured activities/exam question/points for discussion Some resources are differentiated. Links to new edexcel RS GCSE syllabus

This lesson was designed to help my year 10 history group tackle inference and 16 mark questions as seen in the edexcel exams. It helps students to understand what inferences are and draws them away from merely describing. It also looks at how to structure a well planned 16 mark question with reference to the levels.

This lesson looks at the story of exodus and uses a range of activities to encourage students to engage emotionally with the key events in story.

This is a short lesson that can easily be extended. It explores the meaning through the celebrating through art and a reflecting task that urges students to think of the qualities they would like to cultivate in themselves.

This lesson looks at the first revelation of Muhammad. It aims to familiarise students with the key events of the story through a card sort activity before asking students to reflect on the nature and gravity of revelation.

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 three religious responses to scientific explanations of the world. It also includes a chase the keyword starter. Links to edexcel RS syllabus

This is an assessment lesson used at the end of a scheme of work on evil and suffering. It asks students to engage in a silent debate before drawing on the points made to complete a written assessment.

This activity is aimed at encouraging students to reflect on the various contributing factors that may lead to a decision to abort a pregnancy. There are four cases studies for students to consider. This activity is useful as a springboard for discussion.

This lesson looks at the story of Echo and Narcissus and asks students to reflect on the meaning and purpose of the story.

This lesson explores the way in which our place in the world and social context influences what we believe truth to be. It uses a range of activities that encourage students to reflect on what they perceive to be fact or fiction and exploring where these ideas come from.

This lesson focus’ on the concepts of Tawhid and shirk in the Islamic religious and explores how these prnciples are expressed through art.

This lesson looks at the controversial idea of 'brainwashing' within new religious movements. It encourages students to reflect on the methods used to 'recruit' new followers and consider whether or no they are problematic. If prepared well in advance the lesson can also be used to demonstrate how easy it is to influence peoples thinking - props are necessary for this.

This lesson is based around a documentary on the New Religious Movement Heaven's gate. Students watch the documentary and complete a worksheet. This information is then used to complete a leveled piece of work (the success criteria and writing frame is included).