Secondary religious education resources

A full 60 minute lesson covering the Islamic beliefs about the afterlife. A well structured and detailed lesson cover the key Islamic beliefs on the after life. This presentation follows a clear structure with a starter activity, encouraging the pupils to think about the afterlife. Following this there is a video clip to meet different learning needs and then a good range of information on the slides to meet different learning needs. There are a great range of AFL activities for pupils to complete within the lesson to ensure sufficient progress is being made and also a plenary to assess the level of progress pupils have made. Therefore, this lesson can be used exactly how it has been laid out but can also easily be adapted. A lesson generally targeted for GCSE pupils but can easily be tailored for key stage 3 pupils. Hope this lesson promotes strong learning outcomes in your lessons and please leave a review.

This is a display with 21 keywords and definitions on. Excellent to put on the wall to remind pupils of the keywords for spellings and definitions. Or to use as a revision powerpoint of all the keywords for the unit of work. This is written for the Edexcel B Peace and Conflict unit on the Islam Paper.

A Bar or Bat Mitzvah is a coming of age ceremony for Jewish boys and girls when they reach the age of 12 or 13. This ceremony marks the time when a boy or girl becomes a Jewish adult. This means that they are now responsible for their own actions and can decide for themselves how they would like to practice Judaism. Watch as a 13 year old boy and girl discuss preparing for the day and how it made them feel. For more free resources head to our Learning Portal: https://teachersportal.org.uk/schools/

Brit Milah is the ceremony during which a circumcision is performed on Jewish baby boys when they are 8 days old. This ceremony is important for many Jewish people as it is a symbol of the covenant that God made with Abraham. Watch as this family shares why they think the ceremony of Brit Milah is important. For more free resources head to our Learning Portal: https://teachersportal.org.uk/schools/

Catholic Social Teaching needs to be taught to all students if they are to grow in compassion for their fellow mankind. In an increasingly narcissistic world young people should be challenged to act in solidarity with the poor and to seek justice for all of God’s Creation.

This is a unit of 8 lessons (in 7 PowerPoints) for the AQA theme of Religion, Crime and Punishment. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. Each lesson includes: Homework Starter 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes Construct (Main tasks) Apply tasks (Exam practice and technique) Review Plenary Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of a unit of work called ‘Religion, Crime and Punishment’ for the AQA spec at KS4. This lesson is called ‘Suffering and Forgiveness’ and is L8 in the unit. This lesson can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. Lesson includes: Homework Starter 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes Construct (Main tasks) Apply tasks (Exam practice and technique) Review Plenary Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of a unit of work called ‘Religion, Crime and Punishment’ for the AQA spec at KS4. This lesson is called ‘Capital Punishment’ and is L7 in the unit. This lesson can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. Lesson includes: Homework Starter 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes Construct (Main tasks) Apply tasks (Exam practice and technique) Review Plenary Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of a unit of work called ‘Religion, Crime and Punishment’ for the AQA spec at KS4. This lesson is called ‘Corporal Punishment’ and is L6 in the unit. This lesson can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. Lesson includes: Homework Starter 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes Construct (Main tasks) Apply tasks (Exam practice and technique) Review Plenary Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of a unit of work called ‘Religion, Crime and Punishment’ for the AQA spec at KS4. This lesson is called ‘Prisons and the Treatment of Criminals’ and is L5 in the unit. This lesson can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. Lesson includes: Homework Starter 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes Construct (Main tasks) Apply tasks (Exam practice and technique) Review Plenary Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of a unit of work called ‘Religion, Crime and Punishment’ for the AQA spec at KS4. This lesson is called ‘The Aims of Punishment’ and is L4 in the unit. This lesson can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. Lesson includes: Homework Starter 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes Construct (Main tasks) Apply tasks (Exam practice and technique) Review Plenary Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of a unit of work called ‘Religion, Crime and Punishment’ for the AQA spec at KS4. This lesson is called ‘Crime, Good and Evil’ and is L2-3 in the unit. This lesson can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. Lesson includes: Homework Starter 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes Construct (Main tasks) Apply tasks (Exam practice and technique) Review Plenary Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of a unit of work called ‘Religion, Crime and Punishment’ for the AQA spec at KS4. This lesson is called ‘Authority and Religion’ and is L1 in the unit. This lesson can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. Lesson includes: Homework Starter 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes Construct (Main tasks) Apply tasks (Exam practice and technique) Review Plenary Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Rituals of burial and mourning in Judaism can vary across the different streams of Judaism. Watch this film to get a better understanding of the rituals and customs of an Orthodox funeral, burial, and mourning period. For more free resources head to our Learning Portal: https://teachersportal.org.uk/schools/

A Jewish wedding is a joyous occasion. The ceremony can vary according to the couples’ beliefs and streams. Watch as a couple gets married and shares the rituals of their traditional Jewish wedding. For more free resources head to our Learning Portal: https://teachersportal.org.uk/schools/

Megillah is the Hebrew word for the scroll on which the biblical Book of Esther is traditionally written. The Book of Esther tells the story of the festival of Purim. The story of Purim took place 2,400 years ago. It tells the story of how Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai saved the Jewish people from persecution by Haman. Purim is celebrated on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar, which occurs in the early spring. Jewish people celebrate the joyful story of Purim with elements similar to carnival. It is traditional for Jews to dress up in costume, perform plays, listen to music, and dance. Create your own story to tell through words and pictures by downloading this resource to create your own megillah scroll. For more free resources head to our Learning Portal: https://teachersportal.org.uk/schools/

From Torah to Tanach and Talmud, there are many different texts used in Judaism. Interpretations of these texts can vary depending on your stream of Judaism. Download this resource to learn about the various Sources of Authority in Judaism. For more free resources head to our Learning Portal: https://teachersportal.org.uk/schools/

Find out about the rules of Kashrut and put them into practice by using this resource to design your own Kosher food menu. For more free resources head to our Learning Portal: https://teachersportal.org.uk/schools/

The festival of Sukkot occurs from the 15th-22nd of Tishrei, which is falls usually around September or October. It is the Jewish harvest festival and reminds Jewish people of the Israelites’ wandering in the desert for 40 years after receiving the Ten Commandments. During this time the Jewish people lived in temporary shelters or booths made from branches. Sukkot is the Hebrew word for ‘booths.’ Today Jewish people all over the world build sukkahs outside their homes to remember how God protected them and cared for them both in the wilderness and today. Use this resource to help your students think about the importance of Home during the festival of Sukkot. For more free resources head to our Learning Portal: https://teachersportal.org.uk/schools/

The shofar is a musical instrument made from a ram’s horn. The Shofar is used in synagogue to announce the beginning and end of the Jewish festivals of Rosh Hashanah (New Year), and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). The blowing of the shofar symbolises a wake-up call to reflect on the events of the past year, to apologise for any mistakes, and to make changes for the New Year ahead. It is also a time to ask for forgiveness and to forgive others. Great for lessons about Jewish festivals. For more free resources head to our Learning Portal: https://teachersportal.org.uk/schools/

Hebrew is the language of the Torah and of most Jewish prayers and is written from right to left. There are no vowel letters in the Hebrew Alphabet, and this can make the Hebrew in the Torah very difficult to learn to read. Use this resource to help you learn the letters of the Hebrew Alphabet and their equivalent English letters and sounds. This resource is perfect for integrating a creative activity into lessons about the Torah. For more free resources head to our Learning Portal: https://teachersportal.org.uk/schools/

Old and New Testament teaching on homosexuality. Current Catholic Church teaching on homosexuality and God’s call to holiness. Human dignity. Responding to God’s call with obedience. Suitable for senior students

Presentation was a part of my Master of Arts- Theological Studies at Notre Dame, Sydney. Aimed at senior Studies of Religion or Catholic Studies. Can be simplified for junior studies relating to marriage. Teacher notes are presented at the bottom of each slide. Many references are made to JPll’s Theology of the Body

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Anti - Bullying, Equality and Diversity Quiz Lesson Bundle This Bundle Contains; PSHE Anti- Bullying Quiz Lesson Over 10 rounds and 60+ Questions.PSHE Anti-Bullying Quiz Lesson. This resource contains: 1xPowerPoint 1x Student Answer Sheet double sided out of /60+ Marks (PDF and PPT Version) and all the answers!! Contains 10 Rounds: Identify the types of bullying, True or False, How to Deal with Bullying, Match the Odd One Out, De-Scrabble, Design Challenge and more… Equality and Diversity Quiz Over 11 rounds and 60+ Questions. This resource contains: 1x PowerPoint 1x Student Answer Sheet double sided out of /60+ Marks (PDF and PPT Version) and all the answers!! Contains: 10 Rounds Identify the Equality Campaigner, True or False, Odd One Out , Match the Protected Characteristic , De-Scrabble, Design Challenge and more… These quiz resources are perfect for lesson time, form time, extra curricular clubs, part of a drop down day or as a fun treat for your class and may contain a ‘hidden’ YouTube video… These will last a full hour each by the time you get students into small teams and run through the Quiz and the interactive way the answers appear. A tie-breaker is included, which involves drawing an image. These informative, fun and engaging quiz will be a great way to educate your students. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Check out our Website for all the latest Free Educational Advice and Support, Free Resources, Paid Resource and Blogs and more… You may also like some of our popular cre8tive resources… Back To School Bundle Big film and TV Quiz 2018 Gender and Sexuality Quiz

British Values Bundle British Values Quiz Lesson British Values & UK Quiz These resource each contain: 1xPowerPoint 1x Student Answer Sheet double sided out of /60+ Marks (PDF and PPT Version) and all the answers!! Over 11 rounds and** 60+**Questions. These resources are perfect for lesson time, form time, extra curricular clubs, part of a drop down day or as a fun and educational treat for your classes. They will each last a full hour by the time you get students into small teams and run through the Quiz and the interactive way the answers appear. A tie-breaker is included in each which involves drawing an image top 3 score points. These informative, fun and engaging quizzes will be a great way to teach your students about British Values . Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Check out our Website for all the latest Free Educational Advice and Support, Free Resources, Paid Resource and Blogs and more… You may also like some of our popular cre8tive resources… Back To School Bundle Big film and TV Quiz 2018 Gender and Sexuality Quiz

A full 60 minute lesson covering The Chinese Creation Story. This presentation includes: Differentiated learning objectives, activities and outcomes A range of images and a video clip A range of AFL activities for pupils to complete with the lesson A starter, main activity and a plenary The presentation follows a clear structure and can therefore be used exactly how it has been laid out. Essentially everything you need has been provided for you here, with an excellent range of images and a video clip to meet different learning needs along with differentiated activities and scaffolded material to promote pupil progress for all. This lesson is both engaging and creative. Everything you need is within the powerpoint presentation. Hope you find this resource useful and please leave a review.

A great detail information sheet introducing the religion of Buddhism and the life of Siddhartha Gautama

A full 60 minute lesson covering the life of Siddhartha Gautama. This lesson follows a clear structure and can be used exactly how it has been laid out. Learning objectives, activities and outcomes have all been differentiated to promote progress for all pupils along with a range of images, detailed information on each slide and a video clip to meet different learning needs. There are a great range of AFL activities for pupils to complete within the lesson, to ensure that pupils are making sufficient level of progress and there is also a plenary activity to assess the level of progress pupils have made in the lesson. There is also reading material provided here which covers the religion of Buddhism which can also be used as revision material. Essentially, everything you need has been provided here and this lesson can be used exactly how it has been laid out but can also easily be adapted for your classroom needs. Hope your pupils find this lesson engaging and please leave a review.

Here’s a wonderful bundle of resources to help you teach your students about the adventures of Paul the Apostle in a fun creative way. This BUNDLE includes two Activity Books: ⭐️Paul’s Journeys Quiz Activity Book: Includes 71 pages of fun and engaging Bible quizzes, maps, and creative writing & coloring activities. Plus detailed scripture references and an Answer Key for teachers. ⭐️The Life of Paul the Apostle Activity Book: Contains 20 Bible story units (119 pages) packed with activities covering Paul’s incredible adventures, including Road to Damascus, Paul in Cyprus, Paul & Silas in Prison, The Bereans, Shipwrecked! and many more! A fantastic way to introduce children to the early church and the crucial role Paul played in spreading the true gospel. Each unit includes a Bible story coloring worksheet, a fill-in-the-blanks Bible passage, a word search puzzle or crossword, coloring activity page and Bible Task Cards. Plus original illustrations, detailed scripture references and an Answer Key for teachers. Very little teacher prep needed. Just print the activity sheets you need, and go! WHO IS IT FOR? 3rd Graders (8 to 9-year-olds) 4th Graders (9 to 10-year-olds) 5th Graders (10 to 11-year-olds) 6th Graders (11 to 12-year-olds) 7th Graders (12 to 13-year-olds) 8th Graders (13 to 14-year-olds) Visual Learners Homeschoolers Interactive learners For more inspiring educational resources visit: <a href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/pip29”>Bible Pathway Adventures</a>

Should scientist be allowed to cone animals to help solve a variety of problems from food shortages, organ failure and infertility? This is a hotly debated topics which overlaps into several areas of the curriculum . Should scientists be allowed to play God? This outstanding resource has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the ethical and religious arguments for and against cloning. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as sixteen fully editable statements that can sorted under them. I’ve also linked in three video clips to this page which are worthwhile watching with your students depending on their ability. The aims of this lesson / activity are: Theme: The Value of LIfe Know: What is cloning? Understand: What are the arguments for and against the use of cloning by scientists? Evaluate: Should scientist interfere with the laws of nature and natural conception through cloning? WILF - What am I Looking For? Identify and describe - What is cloning and why are some people opposed to it? Explain - the arguments for and against using cloning? Analyze - Should scientist interfere with the laws of nature and natural conception through cloning? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

The issue of whether scientists should be allowed to cone animals to help solve a variety of problems from food shortages, organ failure and infertility is a hotly debated topic. This outstanding resource has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the ethical and religious arguments for and against cloning. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as sixteen fully editable statements that can sorted under them. I’ve also linked in three video clips to this page which are worthwhile watching with your students depending on their ability. The aims of this lesson / activity are: Theme: The Value of LIfe Know: What is cloning? Understand: What are the arguments for and against the use of cloning by scientists? Evaluate: Should scientist interfere with the laws of nature and natural conception through cloning? WILF - What am I Looking For? Identify and describe - What is cloning and why are some people opposed to it? Explain - the arguments for and against using cloning? Analyze - Should scientist interfere with the laws of nature and natural conception through cloning? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

A full lesson cover the Jewish holy day - The Sabbath. This lesson contains everything you need, follows a clear structure and can therefore be used exactly how it has been laid out. This lesson begins with a starter activity, followed by a video clip to meet different learning needs. Following this there is a carousel activity to promote independent/peer-to-peer learning with detailed information provided to answer any queries pupils may have and to also demonstrate strong subject knowledge. There is also a main activity and a plenary which has been differentiated against pupils target grades. Learning objectives and outcomes have also been differentiated to promote pupil progress. Hope this lesson promotes good learning outcomes in your lessons and please leave a review.

These engaging and colourful learning mats are indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Religion and Ethics, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. Each learning mat is downloaded as an A3 Word document and an A4 PDF, for compatibility. Topics include: Natural Law Utilitarianism Situation Ethics Kantian Ethics Euthanasia Business Ethics Meta-Ethical Theories Conscience Sexual Ethics Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

This is a learning mat indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Religion and Ethics: Sexual Ethics, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. Document can be downloaded as an A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility. These workbooks are ideal for independent study or set as topic-specific homework/revision. Resource Includes: Premarital and Extramarital Sex Homosexuality Natural Law Situation Ethics Utilitarianism Kantian Ethics Do religious views still have a role in modern sexual ethics? Is sexual behaviour private? Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

KS3 lesson looking at the hijab, niqab and burka, and the debate around whether the face coverings should be banned.

ks3 lesson on what Muslims believe about Allah

This resource has compiled information and images about the history of the Christian Church from Wikipedia and other sources into an easy visual format. Using group work and old fashioned cutting and pasting, students of history and religion will enjoy creating large graphic displays about specific historical periods. A lot has happened over two thousand years and this resource is an ideal way to introduce Christianity. It can serve as a forerunner to more in depth study of specific events and people. Key historical events, theological concepts and debates, interesting people and controversies are all in this resource, which covers the essentials. Educators need a good photocopying allowance to get the best out of this resource as some colour photocopying is involved. Ideal for ages 14 and up. This resource works best off line, but having the Internet handy is also useful.

KS3 lesson on the Koran - why it’s important, how it’s arranged and how it is treated with respect.

Ks3 lesson on the split of Islam into Sunni and Shi’a Muslims - includes the first four caliphs

y7/8 lesson on muhammad, the prophet, politician and warrior.

y7 lesson looking the key aspects of Islam