’ Is it better to express your religion in arts and architecture or in charity and generosity?’ unit. 7 fully resourced lessons on PPT so they can be adapted. lesson 1 - Can I say what makes a place sacred and consider the value of sacred places? lesson 2- Can I begin to make connections between mosques and Islamic beliefs and values? lesson 3 - Can I explain how art be inspiring for religious people? lesson 4 - Can I give an opinion on whether a Christian place of worship can be a building for the ‘glory of God’? lesson 5 - Can I explain how and why Muslim charities try to change the world? lesson 6 - Can I explain how and why Christian Aid tries to change the world? lesson 7 - Can I explain what matters more to Christians and Muslims: art and architecture or generosity and charity? Can I explain what matters more to me?

Are you needing a glimpse into the religion of Islam for beginners? This is the Religious Education Unit for you! Created for Key Stage 1 learners, this set of 6 lessons will take young children through the Muslim beliefs using exciting PowerPoints and activities. Learning Objectives covered: L.O: To recognise that God is important in the lives of Muslims and understand the significance of the Shahadah in the Islamic faith. L.O: To recognise and understand the importance of the Shahadah in Islam, and explain its significance in the lives of Muslims. L.O. To understand that Muslims believe in different names for God and identify some qualities or characteristics associated with these names. L.O. To explain why Prophet Muhammad is important to Muslims and understand how his teachings inspire Muslims to lead a good and kind life. L.O. To explain the importance of the Qur’an to Muslims and describe how Muslims treat the Qur’an. L.O. To explain the concept of worship in Islam and identify the significance of worshipping God for Muslims. Included in this RE unit are: ☪ 6 Lesson plans ☪ 6 PowerPoints ☪ Where is God? Worksheet ☪ The Shahadah to label ☪ The Shahadah Worksheet ☪ Names of Allah ☪ Sentence starters ☪ Muhammad and the Cat story ☪ The Tiny Ants story ☪ Muhammad and the Gentle Camel story ☪ Muhammad and the Black Stone story ☪ Bilal, the First Muezzin story ☪ Crescent Moon activity ☪ Respecting the Qur’an Worksheet Perfect for a half term of work, children will build up their knowledge of Islam, what Muslims believe and the key parts of their beliefs.

Explore Judaism and The Torah with this comprehensive 5-lesson resource pack for Religious Education (RE) classes. Each lesson includes detailed plans, interactive PowerPoints, and relevant worksheets/resources. Lessons cover topics such as synagogue significance, Torah teachings, the Talmud’s role, Jewish home features, and the importance of the mezuzah. Engage students in understanding Jewish values, rituals, and cultural identity. This resource aids educators in delivering engaging RE content effectively. Lesson 1: Understanding the Synagogue and the Torah’s Role Discover the significance of the synagogue in Jewish worship and unravel the importance of The Torah in guiding daily lives. This lesson introduces students to the sacred components of the synagogue and explores the connection between worship and daily living. Engaging discussions and multimedia resources facilitate a comprehensive understanding. Lesson 2: Embracing Torah Teachings and Values In this lesson, students delve into key teachings from The Torah, including the Ten Commandments and ethical principles. Engage in interactive discussions on how these teachings shape Jewish values and practices. Students will explore the impact of Torah teachings on their daily lives and reflect on their significance within the community. Lesson 3: Unveiling the Tenakh and the Role of the Talmud Navigate the intricacies of the Tenakh’s three sections: Torah, Nevi’ism, and Ketuvim. Gain insights into the importance of The Torah in Jewish life and the role of the Talmud in interpreting and applying these teachings. Through engaging activities and discussions, students explore the depth of Jewish teachings and their practical application. Lesson 4: The Essence of a Jewish Home and the Mezuzah’s Significance Discover the heartwarming world of Jewish homes, as students explore key features such as the mezuzah, Shabbat traditions, and kosher practices. Unpack the symbolism behind the mezuzah and its integration into daily life. A creative design activity allows students to envision their own Jewish homes, fostering deeper connections to cultural traditions. Lesson 5: Jewish Home Traditions: Integrating Values and Rituals Embark on a captivating exploration of Jewish traditions within the home. Students will delve into the significance of Jewish values and rituals, discovering how they enrich family life. Engaging visuals and stories illustrate the connection between traditions and daily routines. Students will conclude the lesson with a profound understanding of cultural identity integration. KS1 KS2 LKS2 UKS2 Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y1 Y2 outstanding ofsted observation Christian Christianity Bible god jewish Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

Christmas Split Pin activities. This fun and easy activity is perfect for kids to colour, cut out, pin and play. A great craft activity which incorporates colouring, scissor skills and fine motor skills. ‘Design Technology’ box ticked! Precololured and blank versions available to download. 4 EASY STEPS Print onto white A4 or A3 card Colour in the character Cut out and hole punch the dots Put the split pins into the holes Ideal for printing the coloured version as an example and giving the blank characters to the children to colour, cut, pin and play. Santa, Elf, Angel, Reindeer, Snowman & Penguin characters

KS3 lesson that explores the use of music in religion. Amazing Grace and the Stormzy song ‘Blinded by Your Grace’ are compared as case studies.

This is a unit of work I have planned, resourced and used from the Understanding Christianity scheme of work. This is ‘Gospel’ and it is aimed at Years 3 and 4. This is a Powerpoint download of the following lessons: Lesson 1: Engage with the idea of Gospel through parables A focus on understanding what a parable is and this looks at The Thankful Leper and The Good Samaritan. This has a fill in the gaps task about The Good Samaritan. Lesson 2: Enquire into the idea of Gospel This focuses on understanding why Jesus told the story of The Good Samaritan and what it means to Christians to be a good samaritan. This has a diary entry writing task about The Good Samaritan. Lesson 3: Explore ways in which Christians practice Gospel This focuses on what Christians might do to be a good samaritan and live life how God and Jesus wanted. This looks directly into the charity Christian Aid and what some Christians dedicate their life to. This contains a drawing task. Lesson 4: Evaluate how Christians can share God’s message This lesson focuses on rich discussion and writing to answer questions about what kind of world God wants and what kind of world the children want and why. This then goes into an art focus of creating a piece of artwork to encourage others to be kind. The last slide of this Powerpoint contains ways in which children can express their learning about kindness by suggesting activities they can do to show kindness.

This resource is a plan for a lesson about The Last Supper, suitable for using with Key Stage 2. The 4 page pdf plan includes a starter, a main drama activity, a written activity and a plenary drama activity. There is a 21 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation of the story of The Last Supper to use to introduce the lesson and a document with Da Vinci's painting, around which the writing activity is based. The PowerPoint is not editable. Please click 'Read Only' to open. A fun, interactive lesson. A version of the PowerPoint is also available separately: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-last-supper-powerpoint-easter-11527775 You might also be interested in the KS1 Last Supper Lesson Plan and Last Supper Assembly: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-easter-re-lesson-pack-the-last-supper-11828008 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/easter-assembly-the-last-supper-betrayal-11537067

39 speaking parts, approximtely 15 non-speaking parts plus dance troupe and choir - these can be edited to suit your school. Lasts approximately 45 minutes. Ideal for KS2. Option for inserting your own song choices - I began with some well loved Chistmas carols and then used more traditions Christmas hymns/carols throughout the play script. This really warmed the hearts of our audiences and even brought a tear to some eyes! Quite a traditional play script as written for a C of E primary, but without being too dry. Opportunity to personalise some parts to your school too. Very easy to follow. Everyone can get involved and have a great time!

Double lesson exploring the Tree of Life Mosaic for Eduqas (Catholic) Origins and Meanings. The lesson explores the use of symbols within Christian art, such as the dove, the lamb, the Chi-Rho, the Alpha and the Omega etc. This is then used to explore the Tree of Life Mosaic and Christian scripture. The second part of the lesson focuses on the skill of evaluating and asks students to consider the concept of Jesus as the second Adam. Students can discuss this in relation to the artwork. The lesson ends with a D question in which students can apply and consolidate their learning. Includes: starter slide (date/title, thinking task, flipped research homework) retrieval starter quiz key words sharing info (round robin/table robin) match up activity video/questions exam practice (success criteria sheet) challenge questions ‘packaway’ plenary revision info and worksheet Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.

This unit of work is based on the planning of ‘Understanding Christianity’.It is the unit called: Salvation - Why do Christians call the day Jesus died as Good Friday? This unit of work is all about Easter. The lessons include a range of activities such as: Listening to stories Writing a diary entry as Mary Magdalene Creating a poster Easter hunt Art work

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com This ‘Who was Jesus?’ RE unit is perfect to use across a half term and is a great way to delve into the stories of Christianity and understand the Bible. Children will learn all about the life of Jesus and how he took upon himself different roles throughout the Bible. These five lessons are perfect to be used during a half term, with some flexibility for additional lessons or other school activities. They are fully resourced and planned, with detailed lesson plans provided. Created by an experienced Religious Education subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students across KS2. Included is: 5 PowerPoints Storyboard - How Jesus reached out to so many people through Storytelling Completed storyboard - How Jesus reached out to so many people through Storytelling Postcard template - Feeding the 5000 Storyboard - Feeding the Five Thousand Pictures of Jesus in different roles The Roles and Attributes of Jesus worksheet 5 lesson plans Lessons: Recognise that Jesus was a historical figure but there is no authentic visual image of Him. Understand how a person’s personal beliefs about Jesus can be reflected in the pictures that they create. Consider and present other people’s views on Jesus. Consider what other things I would like to know about Jesus. Learn more about the life of Jesus and appreciate that everyone has different views on Jesus. Present information on Jesus incorporating my own personal beliefs. KS1 KS2 LKS2 UKS2 Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y1 Y2 outstanding ofsted observation Christian Christianity Bible god

These are very simple booklets, designed to be used alongside the revision notes white textbook (hodder). They ask basic retrieval questions such as ‘What is…?’ ‘Why is… important…?’ They contain some key images such as the Creation of Adam and a Paschal Candle. There are individual booklets for- Origins & Meanings Good & Evil - fixed error! Life & Death Sin & Forgiveness Judaism (1 booklet only) Ideal for homework, in class revision or cover work!

Differentiated revision material for lower ability pupils covering the Eduqas Theme 1 Origins and Meaning topic in the Foundational Catholic Theology paper: origins and meaning creation the Bible painting symbolism serving Catholic communities. These can be used as summary pages after teaching a topic, or put together in a booklet for revision at the end of a unit.

This 11-slide PowerPoint is perfect to either teach Hanukkah or lead an assembly about Hanukkah. Filled with colourful pictures and interesting facts, this is suitable for EYFS, KS1 or KS2. year 1 2 3 4 5 6 reception y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 uks2 lks2 Jew Jewish Festival of Lights re religious education religion

Comprehensive Chagall (module on Post-Holocaust Theology) Artwork revision booklet, which provides an in-depth discussion of the artists background & an an analysis of his famous paintings. These include: The Fiddler, White Crucifixion, Solitude and The Praying Jew. Layout of the Booklet as follows: The Praying Jew Solitude The Fiddler White Crucifixion Degenerate Art The Entartete Exhibit The Escape of Chagal from the Nazi Regime Art as a form of Resistance

KS3 lesson that considers the many uses of art within religion.

Step by step instructions to make a pop-up Eid-ul-Fitr card. Text and images courtesy of myramadanfun.com

This Centurion is all ready to be printed onto either A4 or upsized onto A3 card. This craft activity is great for developing colouring skills, scissor skills and fine motor skills. Ideal for ‘History’ or ‘Easter’ themes. EASY STEPS Print onto A4 or A3 card Colour and cut out Hole punch the dots out Put together using split pins