This unit is a series of six lessons and all resources for the Jewish unit “Why is the Torah important to Jewish people?” These lessons are based on RE planning for Key Stage 2. Each lesson starts with a sticky knowledge retrieval quiz and vocabulary activity. Activities include a comparison of Orthodox and Progressive Judaism; online synagogue tours; special word articulate game; Shema group task; mezuzah and tefillin facts; tefillin instruction ordering task; Jewish prayer group task; special word art activity; Torah texts comprehension task; Kosher and Trefah food sorting activity; food wrapper study; design a menu for a Jewish guest; independent research task looking at the differences between Orthodox and Reform synagogues; and a final group discussion based on the statement “Rituals, traditions, stories and celebrations help to keep a community strong”. Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included, and there is a printing requirement list for the whole unit. Please note - the SMART and PowerPoint contain the same content, but you need Notebook software to open SMART.

This RE SMART and PowerPoint unit of six lessons looks at the question Was Jesus the Messiah? It covers the concept of Incarnation and is based on the Understanding Christianity scheme of work. All lessons start with a sticky knowledge retrieval quiz and vocabulary exercise. Activities include writing the top ten qualities desired in a saviour, a investigation into what qualities the Bible says the Messiah will have, writing a TV advert for a Messiah, analysing Bible passages for evidence that Jesus was the Messiah, considering what a Messiah would look like today and what they would change about the world, looking at Transfiguration through Bible passages and art work and a study of Christian and non-Christian attitudes and beliefs about Christmas. Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included, and there is a printing requirement list for the whole unit. Please note - the SMART and PowerPoint contain the same content, but you need Notebook software to open SMART.

This unit is a series of six lessons and all resources for the UC Gospel unit “What kind of world did Jesus want?” It is based UCGospel Core Learning planning. Each lesson starts with a sticky knowledge retrieval quiz and vocabulary activity. Activities include giving up favourite possessions task linked to calling of first disciples; analysis of Matthew 4; mindmap of what it means to be a “fisher of people”; exploration of Leprosy Mission website; comprehension based on Bible story of Jesus healing the leper; discussion linking Jesus healing the leper to Christians today; activity based on modern day church activities linked to following Jesus; class vote activity on the importance of church activities; mindmap on what qualities a church leader needs; designing a weekly timetable for a church minister; day in the life of a church minister; wanted poster for a church leader; detective task linked to Archbishop Sentamu’s dog collar protest against Mugabe; globe activity looking at the way the world is versus how they want it to be; drawing activity correcting a situation Jesus would not want; and final paragraph answering the Big Question “What kind of world did Jesus want?”. Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included, and there is a printing requirement list for the whole unit. Please note - the SMART and PowerPoint contain the same content, but you need Notebook software to open SMART.

This SMART and PowerPoint includes a series of seven lessons based around the question “What matters most to Christians and to Humanists?”. Each lesson starts with a sticky knowledge retrieval quiz and vocabulary activity. Lessons look at codes for living for Christians and non-religious people, peace quotations from leading figures, values, Christian parables and Humanist beliefs. Activities include an action and their consequences activity, writing a code for living, ordering values by importance and difficulty to keep, videos, discussion starters, moral dilemmas, value auction and posters and poems. There are also two bible passage comprehensions based on the Good Samaritan and Jesus’ final words and an activity based on Jesus’ comparison of his followers to fruit. The unit culminates in a written paragraph answering the big question. Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included, and there is a printing requirement list for the whole unit. Please note - the SMART and PowerPoint contain the same content, but you need Notebook software to open SMART.

This SMART and PowerPoint includes a series of 7 lessons and resources based around the question “What do religions say to us when life gets hard?” Lessons look at the idea of big questions in religion, the difference between body and soul, reincarnation, moksha, judgement, funerals, Eulogy, Humanist views on death and children’s own views on the subject. All lessons are discussion based with tasks that help children to express their thoughts and beliefs in a sensitive, supported way. The lessons touch on Christian, Muslim, Hindu and Humanist views on death and life after death. The story Heaven by Nicholas Allen is used as the starting point to consider death in the context of the death of a pet and questions are posed sensitively. Activities include writing a letter of advice to the girl in the story whose dog has died, filling out your hopes and dreams for the future, categorizing human qualities using a set of justice scales and the image of a ladder, writing a poem, drawing a self portrait and sorting belief cards. All resources are attached including sentence starters for the letter. Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included. Please note - the SMART and PowerPoint contain the same content, but you need Notebook software to open SMART.

This unit is a series of six lessons and all resources for the UC Salvation Unit “Why does Easter matter to Christians?” These lessons are based on UC DIGGING DEEPER planning. The CORE LEARNING unit is available to buy as well on TES. Each lesson starts with a sticky knowledge retrieval quiz and vocabulary activity. Activities include reading of Easter bible story; freeze frame drama of Easter story; Jesus as “bridge” drama; Easter story tableaux; look at Easter traditions; photos of ways that Churches help people; discussion task based on Hans Wilhelm’s story Let’s be Friends Again!; forgiveness and emotions activity set to calm and angry music; group discussion on Why is forgiveness important to Christians?; footprints “standing in someone else’s shoes” activity; letter of forgiveness; and final mindmap looking at the big question Why does Easter matter to Christians? Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included, and there is a printing requirement list for the whole unit. Please note - the SMART and PowerPoint contain the same content, but you need Notebook software to open SMART.

This unit is a series of six lessons and all resources for the Understanding Christianity Salvation Unit “What difference does the resurrection make to Christians?” These lessons are based on Understanding Christianity CORE LEARNING planning. Each lesson starts with a sticky knowledge retrieval quiz and vocabulary activity. Activities include bible passage comprehensions, videos, writing a detective report looking at evidence for the resurrection, art focusing on the key beliefs of incarnation, salvation, resurrection, sacrifice and hope with an art gallery description task. There is also a focus on Desmond Tutu and his belief in resurrection with a written task as well as a lesson dedicated to Good Friday and Easter Sunday and the practices common to both. There is also a silent debate activity around key resurrection beliefs. The unit culminates in a linking writing activity bringing all learning together. Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included, and there is a printing requirement list for the whole unit. Please note - the SMART and PowerPoint contain the same content, but you need Notebook software to open SMART. There are two versions of the PowerPoint but they contain the same content - one is in pptx and one in ppt format.

This unit is a series of six lessons and all resources for the Understanding Christianity Gospel Unit “What would Jesus do?” These lessons are based on Understanding Christianity CORE LEARNING planning. Activities include a detailed Sermon on the Mount guided reading comprehension; Sermon on the Mount mindmap activity; Wise and Foolish Builders comprehension; foundations for Christians and non-Christians Venn Diagram task; Jesus as miracle worker statement ordering task; Christian dialogue about Jesus’ miracles activity; study of four components of prayer; Lord’s Prayer activity based on four components of prayer; write a prayer for a Christian to use; how can Christians follow Jesus to improve the world table sorting activity; interview with a prison chaplain; and a final What is wonderful about the world? mindmap task. Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included, and there is a printing requirement list for the whole unit. Please note - the SMART and PowerPoint contain the same content, but you need Notebook software to open SMART.

This unit is a series of six lessons and all resources for the UC Salvation Unit “Why does Easter matter to Christians?” These lessons are based on UC CORE LEARNING planning. The DIGGING DEEPER unit is also available to buy on TES. Each lesson starts with a sticky knowledge retrieval quiz and vocabulary activity. Activities include spring walk; Easter story trail; Easter pass the parcel; oil pastel cross template activity with happy and sad moments of the Easter story ; matching emotions to parts of the Easter story; discussion on events and traditions on Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday; papier mache egg decorating activity; miming activity based on Easter story; What does Heaven look like? task; readings of Heaven by Nicholas Allen and Waterbugs and Dragonflies by Doris Stickney with a discussion based on ideas of life after death; and a mindmap based on the big question Why does Easter matter to Christians? Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included, and there is a printing requirement list for the whole unit. Please note - the SMART and PowerPoint contain the same content, but you need Notebook software to open SMART.

RE SMART and PowerPoint based on the unit “Creation and Science: conflicting or complementary?” Six lessons plus all resources. Lessons cover the relationship between science and religion in terms of the creation of the universe. Activities include a detailed study of the Genesis passage; a comprehension and mindmap activity based on Psalm 8; an art comparison activity; an activity considering questions best answered by either science or religion; a study of differing Christian beliefs in relation to Genesis; a study of official Church announcements regarding science; and a continuum sorting activity based on Christian beliefs. The last lesson focuses on a big debate looking at the unit’s Big Question Creation and Science: conflicting or complementary? Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included, and there is a printing requirement list for the whole unit. Please note - the SMART and PowerPoint contain the same content, but you need Notebook software to open SMART.

RE SMART and PowerPoint Unit of 5 lessons plus all resources based on RE Today unit “What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today?” Please note that this resource is the first five lessons of the unit which is intended to be taught over two terms (See “What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today?” PART TWO for the next five lessons). However, each unit could be used as a stand alone unit. Each lesson starts with a sticky knowledge retrieval quiz and vocabulary activity. The first lesson introduces the idea of the Five Pillars of Islam and the following lessons focus on one pillar in turn. Activities include a journey of life map; mind maps on Ramadan and Eid-ul-fitr; comprehensions based on traditional Islamic stories (such as The Two Brothers and Ibrahim and Ismail); a priorisation activity based on the story of Bilal; a diamond 9 prayer activity; independent research on Zakat; and group presentations on Ramadan and Eid-ul-fitr. Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included, and there is a printing requirement list for the whole unit. Please note - the SMART and PowerPoint contain the same content, but you need Notebook software to open SMART.

RE SMART and PowerPoint based on the big question “What did Jesus do to save human beings?” Unit of 5 lessons based on Understanding Christianity plans with all resources included and a guide to printing requirements. Each lesson includes a sticky knowledge retrieval quiz and vocabulary starter. Lessons include a bible passage comprehension on the Last Supper, animated videos, freeze frame activities, a study of the Stations of the Cross, a responsibility pie activity around who was to blame for Jesus’ death and emotional reactions to art depicting Jesus’ sacrifice. The unit culminates in looking at how Christians follow Jesus by considering different scenarios where someone’s burden is taken from them through the sacrifice of others. Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included, and there is a printing requirement list for the whole unit. Please note - the SMART and PowerPoint contain the same content, but you need Notebook software to open SMART.

This SMART and PowerPoint is a series of six lessons based on Understanding Christianity People of God planning for the unit How can following God bring freedom and justice? All resources are included. Lessons look at the life of Moses, breaking events down into small steps and using videos and bible passages to support learning. Activities include a conscience alley exercise, an emotion chart, mind maps, independent research into a Christian charity, bible passage comprehensions, assessing the Ten Commandments and the ten plagues, linking Moses to Jesus, and using Jesus’ commandments to assess different everyday scenarios. Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included, and there is a printing requirement list for the whole unit. Please note - the SMART and PowerPoint contain the same content, but you need Notebook software to open SMART.

This RE SMART and PowerPoint is a series of five lessons and all resources based on RE planning for the unit “What does it mean to be a Hindu in Britain today?” Please note that this resource is the first five lessons of the unit which is intended to be taught over two terms (See “What does it mean to be a Hindu in Britain today?” PART TWO for the next five lessons). However, each unit could be used as a stand alone unit. Each lesson starts with a sticky knowledge retrieval quiz and vocabulary activity. Activities include an “All about Me” jigsaw task; puja tray drawing and labeling activity; Bhajan response exercise; Hindu belief group presentation; journey to school task; journey through life group and individual task; ten duties Dharma acting and drawing activity; and Dharma explanation paragraph. Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included, and there is a printing requirement list for the whole unit. Please note - the SMART and PowerPoint contain the same content, but you need Notebook software to open SMART.

This unit is a series of six lessons and all resources for the UC Salvation Unit “Why do Christians call the day Jesus died Good Friday?” These lessons are based on UC CORE LEARNING planning. Each lesson starts with a sticky knowledge retrieval quiz and vocabulary activity. Activities include a look at different crosses representing different parts of Holy Week; Bible readings of key events of Holy Week and Mary’s reactions; Mary Holy Week emotion chart; Mary diary entry about Holy Week; discussion on Christian and non-Christian reactions to Holy Week; church flyer task; Easter Sunday video and questions; Holy Week freeze frame activity; independent research on Holy Week; poster design; emotion matching task; triptych designing; class poem; Good Friday cross activity; and a group presentation bringing together all learning on the big question Why do Christians call the day Jesus died Good Friday? Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included, and there is a printing requirement list for the whole unit. Please note - the SMART and PowerPoint contain the same content, but you need Notebook software to open SMART.

This RE SMART and PowerPoint is a series of five lessons and all resources based on RE planning for the unit “Who is Jewish and what do they believe?” Please note that this resource is the first five lessons of the unit which is intended to be taught over two terms (See “Who is Jewish and what do they believe?” PART TWO for the next five lessons). However, each unit could be used as a stand alone unit. Each lesson starts with a sticky knowledge retrieval quiz and vocabulary activity. Activities include a personal precious object discussion; special Jewish objects photo task; personal belief task based on Shema; special word task linked to mezuzah; mystery thinking box activity of Jewish artefacts/photos; artefact mind map; 60 second drawing task based on the Creation story; study of Shabbat; and choreographing a dance inspired by the Creation story. Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included, and there is a printing requirement list for the whole unit. Please note - the SMART and PowerPoint contain the same content, but you need Notebook software to open SMART.

This RE SMART and PowerPoint is a series of six lessons and all resources based on planning for the unit “What is Humanism” This unit is aimed at Year 6 looking at the big question What is it like to be a Humanist in Britain Today? Each lesson starts with a sticky knowledge retrieval quiz and vocabulary activity. Activities include group text analysis; a look at what is important to Humanists; discussion on Humanist beliefs; study of what it means to be an atheist, agnostic and humanist; table question activity; glossary task; quote annotation; research into four key female Humanists (Florence Dixie, George Eliot/Mary Ann Evans, Rosalind Franklin and Lorraine Hansberry); mindmap of Humanist values; bus slogan activity; Humanist quotes on spirituality exercise; Humanists and spirituality writing task; quote matching activity; and a What is it like to be a Humanist in Britain Today? mindmap. Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included, and there is a printing requirement list for the whole unit. Please note, the SMART and PowerPoint contain the same content but the SMART is only compatible with Notebook software.

This unit is a series of six lessons and all resources for the UC Gospel Unit “What is the Good News Jesus brings?” These lessons are based on UC CORE LEARNING planning. Each lesson starts with a sticky knowledge retrieval quiz and vocabulary activity. Activities include drama based on Roman soldiers and tax collector; group activity naming twelve world-changers; interactive Bible story reading of Matthew; study of Jesus’ teachings on forgiveness; emotion heart drawing task; debate around importance of friendship, forgiveness and peace; poster activity; study of the Christian charity St George’s Crypt; a look at the different kinds of peace; prayer study; exploring school for peaceful places; Church exploration linked to peace; and a three line prayer writing activity. Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included, and there is a printing requirement list for the whole unit. Please note - the SMART and PowerPoint contain the same content, but you need Notebook software to open SMART.

This RE SMART and PowerPoint is a series of six lessons and all resources based on planning for the unit “What is Humanism” This unit is aimed at Year 2. Each lesson starts with a sticky knowledge retrieval quiz and vocabulary activity. Activities include a focus on a boy from a family of Humanists; amazing human achievements; what makes you special?; discussion about the Happy Human symbol; chatty mat activity on happiness; Humanist ingredients for happiness; happiness group discussion; reading of happiness poem; happiness drawing task; Golden Rule scenarios; are humans more important than animals debate; promises to a new-born baby group task; and a final discussion of the big question What is Humanism? Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included, and there is a printing requirement list for the whole unit.

This unit is a series of six lessons and all resources for the UC Incarnation Unit “Why does Christmas matter to Christians?” These lessons are based on UC CORE LEARNING planning. Each lesson starts with a sticky knowledge retrieval quiz and vocabulary activity. Activities include mindmap; ways people prepare for a new baby task; design a new bedroom for baby Jesus; Christmas story trail with age appropriate bible passages; Christmas story roll the die discussion; retell story of Jesus’ birth task; Christmas card sorting activity; advent wreath discussion; class advent calendar task; class advent wreath making; class thankfulness paper chain activity; and post it activity answering the Big Question Why does Christmas matter to Christians? Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included, and there is a printing requirement list for the whole unit. Please note - the SMART and PowerPoint contain the same content, but you need Notebook software to open SMART.

RE SMART and PowerPoint “What does it mean if God is loving and holy?” Six lessons and all resources are included; lessons follow the Understanding Christianity planning. Lessons look at Christian attitudes towards God, how God is represented in the bible and how God acts according to the bible. Lessons each start with a sticky knowledge retrieval quiz and vocabulary exercise. Tasks include identifying qualities needed to build your own god; interpreting bible passages to consider how God is represented; studying how the newly built Coventry Cathedral expresses Christian worship of God; listening to and considering how traditional hymns help Christians worship God as holy; a study of what God loves and hates through Proverbs 6: 16-19; and designing a stained glass window to express forgiveness in today’s society. Lessons include videos, group/partner discussion, group tasks, individual tasks and making links to children’s own lives. All resources are included, and there is a printing requirement list for the whole unit. Please note - the SMART and PowerPoint contain the same content, but you need Notebook software to open SMART.