This resource is for a new Buddhism scheme of work / unit aimed at KS3. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to Buddhism. Each lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Knowledge Building Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Lesson Titles: Intro to Buddhism Four Noble Truths Five Precepts Karma and Rebirth Three Jewels Meditation Festivals Buddhism in UK Schools of Buddhism Inspirational Leaders Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoints themselves and also in the resources, where appropriate, to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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 resource is a new unit aimed at KS3, but also suitable for KS4 learners due to the skills-focus. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering the incredibly topical and relevant ethical study on Gender. This unit provides excellent foundational knowledge for the study of GCSE Religious Studies. Lessons include: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Knowledge building Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Lesson Titles: What is Gender Equality? Origins of Gender Equality 1 Origins of Gender Equality 2 The Subjection of Women Rise of Feminism Gender in the Media Male Anti-Feminist Movement Toxic Masculinity Is God Gendered? Gender in Paganism Everyday Sexism (Laura Bates) Future of Gender Equality Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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 resource is a new unit aimed at KS3, but also suitable for KS4 learners due to the skills-focus. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to to the History of (Western) religion, re-branded as ‘History of Ideas’. This unit provides excellent foundational knowledge for the study of GCSE Religious Studies. Lessons include: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Knowledge building Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Lesson Titles: Origins of Religious/Mythical Thought Influence of Paganism Symbolism and Metaphor Influence of the Ancient Greeks Old Testament vs New Testament God Abraham Is the Old Testament a History or a Prophecy? Who are God’s Chosen People? Spread of Religion Influence of Culture on Religious Ethics Do the Abrahamic Faiths Cause Injustice? Relevance of the Abrahamic Faiths Today Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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 resource is for a new Prejudice & Discrimination scheme of work / unit aimed at KS3. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering prejudice and discrimination, with a focus on institutional racism in response to current global issues. Each lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Knowledge Building Analysis and Evaluation Plenary Lesson Titles: Intro to Prejudice and Discrimination Homophobia Speciesism Institutional Racism Emmett Till Institutional Racism in UK Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoints themselves and also in the resources, where appropriate, to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!