2 Flow Charts i put up near the board in my class room to help students answer the new Religious Studies A 5 and 12 mark exam questions.

A set of lessons that can be used for teaching the new GCSE Religious Studies A specification (8062) Theme A Relationships and Family, from a Muslim Perspective. All lessons are ready to go but can be changed, and have resources and links attached.

A set of lessons that can be used for teaching the new GCSE Religious Studies A specification (8062) Theme B Religion and Life, from a Muslim Perspective. All lessons are ready to go but can be changed, and have resources and links attached.

A lesson I used for an observations with year 7. It discusses the importance of education for girls and how this links to Muslim beliefs about education and gaining kowledge. Tasks include - annotating Qur’an quotes, ordering Malala’s life events and discussing whether or not education should be included in the 5 Pillars of Islam. There is an assessment and grading grid at the end.

A lesson made for WJEC/Eduqas A Level Religious Studies, Islam (Theme 3, F Western perceptions of Islam). Looks at whether or not Islam is accurately represented in Britain today and gives examples from political views (UKIP/Trump), views from media sources and online media. Includes an evaluative essay questions and mark grid.

Single lesson made for WJEC/Eduqas A Level Religious Studies, Islam (Theme 3, F, Western Perceptions of Islam). Looks at issues of bias, misinterpretations, inaccuracy and islamophobia throughout the Western world, with focus on Britain. Includes a video of misconceptions that often get asked to British Muslims.

2 to 3 lessons for the A2 Islam Theme 3, Part F - Theme 3 – E Western Perceptions of Islam. Focusses on the issues of bias, misinterpretations, inaccuracy and islamophobia throughout the Western world, with focus on Britain. Examples from political views (UKIP/Trump), views from media sources and online media. Evaluates the extent to which the media influences Western perceptions of Islam and whether or not Islam is accurately represented in Britain today. Includes an assessment grid and essay question.

A lesson that looks at the Muslim / Islamic views of Jesus / Prophet Isa. I use this lesson as part of a Year 7 SOW about Islam, after we have covered Christianity. There is also an assessment at the end that asks whether or not Jesus means the sames to Christians and Muslims and looks for clear comparisons between the 2 views.

This is a lesson that compares Lent and Ramadan. Split the class into groups and give them different information from the slides to present back to everyone else. Everyone presents their information so the class can discuss and record differences and similarities in Ramadan and Lent. The plenary is an assessment about whether or not fasting is the best way to show your commitment to God. I use this lesson as part of a Year 7 SOW about the Five Pillars of Islam and after a unit of work on Christianity.

A lesson that looks at the role and importance of the Muslim Council of Britain. It starts with the history and introduction to the Muslim Council of Britain and what they do. It also allows students to evaluate the effectiveness of the MCB, once they have learnt about the organisation. Made for WJEC/Eduqas A Level Religious Studies, Islam (Theme 3, E).

A lesson that looks at the positivies and negatives of segregation in Britain, with a focus on Islam. Discusses problems created by segregation and assimilation for Muslim communities and individuals living in Britain. Allows students to analyse the possibility of assimilation into a secular society for Muslims in Britain. Made for WJEC/Eduqas A Level Religious Studies, Islam (Theme 3, E).

An A Level introduction lesson that looks Muslim communities and individuals living in Britain, including: food, dress, practice of religion and education. Made for WJEC/Eduqas A Level Religious Studies, Islam (Theme 3, part E).

A lesson thst looks at the role and status of women in Islam and links to feminism, the pioneering work of Professor Aisha Abd Al Rahman: “bint ash shati” and the feminist view of Haleh Afshar. Made for WJEC/Eduqas A Level Religious Studies, Islam (Theme 3, D).

A comparison research task of family life and gender roles in the West and Saudi Arabia. Differentiation by tasks and research points and includes a peer assessment criteria for the work produced. Helps the students to evaluate whether or not women are equal to men in Islam. Made for WJEC/Eduqas A Level Religious Studies, Islam (Theme 3, D).

A lesson that looks at the changing gender roles in Islam, from early Islam in Muhammad’s time to now. Includes extension tasks and 2 exam style questions at the end. Made for WJEC/Eduqas A Level Religious Studies, Islam (Theme 3, D).

A lesson that looks at the changing role of men and women in Islam, with links to family life. It also looks at Muslim birth rites and marriage in Islam. Made for WJEC/Eduqas A Level Religious Studies, Islam (Theme 3, D).

An introduction lesson that looks at the role of the family and the Muslim home as a foundation for Muslim principles. Made for WJEC/Eduqas A Level Religious Studies, Islam (Theme 3, D).

A lesson that looks at conversions in Islam, in the past and now and compares them. It also has a video about modern Muslim converts speaking about their experiences and model A Level answers that can be evaluated and graded. Made for WJEC/Eduqas A Level Religious Studies, Islam.

A lesson that looks at diversity in Muslim attitudes to other religions, including People of the Book and the effectiveness of Islamic responses to pluralism. A complete lesson, with model answers that can be graded by the students. Made for WJEC/Eduqas A Level, Religious Studies, Islam

A lesson that looks at the importance of religious freedom & tolerance in the history of Islam. It looks at Muhammad’s views of “People of the Book” and how they were treated in early Islam. Lesson made for the WJEC/Eduqas A Level Religious Studies, Islam.