Understanding the Torah (RE)

TES Product Description – “Understanding the Torah” (Lesson 2 of 6)

A complete, ready‑to‑teach RE lesson exploring the Torah and its importance in Judaism.

Designed for KS3 but easily adaptable for KS2/KS4, this lesson introduces students to Moses, Mount Sinai, the Ten Commandments, and the structure of the Torah, using accessible explanations, engaging visuals, and active learning tasks.

** What’s Included**
✔ Fully editable PowerPoint (14 slides)
✔ “Do Now” retrieval activity
✔ Clear lesson objectives and key vocabulary
✔ Accessible explanations of the Torah and the Tanakh
✔ Guided questions for understanding the story of Moses
✔ Hebrew writing activity (with examples)
✔ Discussion-based learning around commandments and community rules
✔ “Roll the Dice” plenary with 6 differentiated challenge prompts
✔ Strong SMSC links and RE/PSHE crossover

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
Describe what the Torah is and why it’s central to Jewish life
Explain the story of Moses and the giving of the commandments
Reflect on why rules and community values matter
Explore how Jewish people follow the Torah today

Lesson 2/6 of a module on Judaism

This lesson is free, but the whole Scheme of work is available in a Bundle.