This is a series of 3 x 30 minute tutor sessions plus 1 assembly based around a debate about abortion. The assembly includes a link to evangelical Christianity and considers the current political situation in the USA and the link to abortion including the overturning of Roe Vs Wade. Originally designed for 6th form but could be adapted for ks4.

This is a one hour introduction to the concept of Jihad focusing on both Greater and Lesser Jihad. It is part of a wider unit on extremism that I also have for purchase. Originally planned for year 9 but could easily be adapted for other year groups.

This is a one hour introduction to the concept of extremism focusing on both positive and negative examples. It is part of a wider unit on extremism that I also have for purchase. Originally planned for year 9 but could easily be adapted for other year groups.

KS3 lesson introducing the key terms theist, atheist and agnostic and then looking at arguments for and against the existence of God.

This is a series of resources to support with teaching unit 5 works of Scholars/Anthology work for Edexcel Religious Studies paper 4a Buddhism. For each of the 4 extracts (Armstong, Basham, Rahula, The Warrior) you will receive: • Annotated extract in order to support students • PowerPoint that works through the extract page by page considering key themes and looking at essay writing technique • Revision sheet You will also receive a variety of practice questions and extra reading where appropriate.

This is a series of lessons covering unit 4 of Edexcel A Level RS, paper 4a (Buddhism) Unit 4: Social and historical developments. It could easily be adapted for other specifications. It includes: • 4.1 The Spread of Buddhism • 4.2 Triratna Buddhism • 4.3 Women in Buddhism • Essay Practice • Revision Worksheets • Scheme of Learning • Unit 4 Checklist • Unit 4 Pop quiz • Curriculum Journey Document These lessons make use of the following textbooks: Cush, D. (1993) Buddhism. Hodder & Stoughton Erricker, C (2003) Teach Yourself Buddhism. Teach Yourself Messant, D. (2008) Edexcel A2 Religious Studies

This is a series of lessons covering unit 6 of Edexcel A Level RS, paper 4a (Buddhism) Unit 6: Religion and Society. It could easily be adapted for other specifications. It includes: • 6.1 Ahimsa • 6.2 Issues in Contemporary Society • Essay Practice • Model Answers • Additional Reading • Scheme of Learning • Unit 6 Checklist • Unit 6 Pop quiz • Curriculum Journey Document

This is a unit of 5 x double lessons + assessment (could easily be adapted for 10 single lessons) on the topic of the future of religion originally planned for year 9 but could be easily adapted for other year groups. Lesson 1: The future of religion in the UK and worldwide Lesson 2: Would the world be better off without religion? Lesson 3: How can religion be a force for good? Lesson 4: Assessment Lesson 5: Is religion compatible with science? Lesson 6: Is religion compatible with modern British values? There is an accompanying student booklet which includes all student resources. An assessment and mark scheme are included. These lessons have been planned by an RE specialist for delivery by non-specialists and as such are easy to work through and contain additional notes (see notes section of PPT) for non-specialists as required.

Beginning with the story of Abraham this lesson compares the similarities and differences between the Western/Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam)

This 1 hour lesson introduces students to the Spirited Arts competition and gets them to analyse past entries to give them ideas for their own entry. The 6 themes for 2023 are also introduced. Originally planned for year 8 but easy to adapt for other year groups.

20 minute assembly considering the true meaning of Christmas (from Christian and non religious perspectives).

KS3 lesson that considers the use of art in Islam and includes a creative task for students to create their own geometric design inspired by Islamic art.

1 hour lesson PPT aimed at years 9-10 (but could be adapted easily for older/younger students) based around ideas set out in the BBC A-Z of religion and Belief video series. Part of a complete unit on A-Z of Religion and Belief taught in my school as part of our core RE (non-examined) curriculum. These lessons have been planned by an RE specialist for delivery by non-specialists and as such are easy to work through and contain additional notes (see notes section of PPT) for non-specialists as required.

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 1 hour lesson planned by a specialist RE teacher for non specialists to deliver to KS4 non examined/core RE. The issue of animal testing is considered from an ethical perspective using case studies. Students consider facts about the topic, arguments for and against, and are encouraged to come to a justified personal conclusion.

This is a 2 hour lesson planned by a specialist RE teacher for non specialists to deliver to KS4 non examined/core RE. The issue is considered from an ethical perspective using case studies. Students consider facts about the topic, arguments for and against, and are encouraged to come to a justified personal conclusion.

GCSE Taster lesson (100 mins) which addresses the reasons why RE is important, considers the links between RE and the real world and careers, provides a brief overview of the exam (Edexcel B but easy to adapt), and then provides a sample lesson based around the topic of utilitarianism.

This is a one hour lesson that introduces KS3 students to the NATRE spirited arts competition including what makes a winning entry and considering the 2024 themes. Easily adaptable for your own classes.

This is a series of 3 x 30 minute tutor sessions plus 1 assembly based around a debate about the ethics of protesting, using the Just Stop Oil protests as a case study. The assembly looks at environmental responses in different religions as this is part of our core RE content. Originally designed for 6th form but could be adapted for ks4.

This revision document covers all units in Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies (B) paper 2: Christian Beliefs, Crime and Punishment, Living the Christian Life, War and Peace. For each topic 3 simple points are given (part a questions), each is then developed (part b questions) and then a source of authority given (part c and d questions). This is a 4 page document (1 page per unit) and is aimed as a revision and recap tool (e.g. my students keep a copy in their pocket and look at it while waiting for the bus in the run up to the exam) rather than a comprehensive revision guide.

Originally planned for year 7 this lesson introduces the 6 major religions considering key facts and then creating a timeline to show when and where each began.