The Emergence of Christianity – Jesus’ Death and Resurrection: KS3 Ethics / Religious Education (RE)

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The Emergence of Christianity – Jesus’ Death and Resurrection: KS3 Ethics / Religious Education (RE) / Religious Studies (RS) Lesson (PowerPoint)

A 25-slide PowerPoint presentation with clear, structured activities
DO NOW starter quiz and video-based comprehension quiz
Contextual learning about Roman rule and religious tensions at the time of Jesus
Vocabulary development around key terms like crucifixion, resurrection, blasphemy, and forgiveness
Structured writing support using PEE (Point, Example, Explain)
A Blue Zone independent writing activity with success criteria, key words, and a challenge question
Model answer for review and improvement
Discussion prompts and historical perspectives to support critical thinking

Learning Objectives:

Understand why Christians believe Jesus’ death and resurrection are central to their faith
Explore the meaning of atonement and how it relates to forgiveness and salvation
Reflect on how Jesus’ actions and teachings influence Christian life today
Develop extended writing skills through structured response tasks

Target Audience:

Key Stage 3 (KS3) students
Suitable for Year 7–9
Can be used as a standalone resource or part of a wider Ethics / Religious Education (RE) / Religious Studies (RS) curriculum](http://)