The Parable of the Good Samaritan learning mat / information sheet. Download as an A3 word document or as an A4 PDF (for compatibility). Q&A document included to support your learners. Resource includes: - The Bible passage - A Summary with Key Ideas - Key Ideas and Quotes - Historical Context and Importance 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' religious education in general - which is what we're all here for.

This thorough and interactive revision lesson on the topic of ‘Soul, Mind and Body’ (in the Philosophy of Religion) section of the course helps learners to revise both AO1 and AO2, in line with the specification requirements. The lesson PPT and resources can be downloaded as both a PPT document and a PDF, for compatibility. Activities include card sorts, fill in the blanks, video tasks, quizzes and more! This 23-slide lesson specifically follows the requirements of the OCR A Level Religious Studies Spec, though they can be edited easily for other specifications. They explore appropriate AO1 (knowledge and understanding) followed by AO2 (analysis and evaluation), culminating in exam practise with a choice of four essay titles. The lesson itself can be both teacher-led and used as a revision resources for at-home learning. It is a versatile resources for both class and home. Resource covers:  The philosophical language of the soul, mind and body in the thinking of:  Plato  Plato’s view of the soul as the essential and immaterial part of a human, temporarily united with the body  Aristotle  Aristotle’s view of the soul as the form of the body; the way the boy behaves and lives; something which cannot be separated from the body  Metaphysics of consciousness, including:  Substance dualism  The idea that mind and body are distinct substances  Materialism  The idea that mind and consciousness can be fully explained by physical or material interactions Knowledge and understanding (AO1) relating to:  Plato’s and Aristotle’s view of the soul  Substance Dualism as the idea that mind and body are separate or distinct substances  Descartes’ proposal of material and spiritual substances as a solution to the mind/soul and body problem  Materialism as the idea that mind and consciousness can be fully explained by physical or material interactions  The rejection of a soul as a spiritual substance oAnalysis and evaluation (AO2) relating to:  Materialist critique of dualism and dualist responses to materialism  Whether the concept of ‘soul’ is best understood metaphorically or as a reality  The idea that any discussion about the mind-body distinction is a category error o Exam practise questions 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!

Religions covered: Christianity and Humanist/Atheism 27 slide PPT, which is editable for your classroom. Two to view as examples. Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this physically engaging and informative revision PowerPoint. Topics covered: 0. Key Concepts 1. Creation 2. Evolution (+ Big Bang) 3. Stewardship 4. Sanctity of Life 5. Quality of Life 6. Abortion 7. Euthanasia (including hospices) 8. Soul and Afterlife 9. Judgement, Heaven and Hell 10. Funeral Services 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!

Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Buddhism. Includes: 1. Growth in Britain 2. History and Conversion 3. Chithurst Community 4. Samye Ling Community 5. Rokpa Charity Download as an editable A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.

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. 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!

This is a unit of 4 two-hour lessons for the OCR unit on Philosophy of Religion: 20th Century Perspectives. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. FREE with this unit - 29 page Unit Workbook for revision and self-study Lessons are: Verification Principle Falsification Symposium Wittgenstein (Language Games) Comparing Aquinas and Wittgenstein / Model Essay Each lesson also includes assessment of the arguments proposed and an essay-style question for discussion and development. 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 students’ Philosophy education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

This resource contains 2 mock/practise exams with corresponding model answers/answered mocks for the Philosophy and Ethics units for the Eduqas specification of GCSE Religious Studies. As an examiner for this spec, I have used my knowledge of the mark scheme to create these resources. Good for revision, MAD/DIRT time, and general exam preparation. 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!

Whole unit on a page! This is a learning mat indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Developments in Christianity: Jesus Christ, 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. Resource Includes: Jesus as the Son of God Jesus as Liberator Jesus as Teacher of Wisdom Whether Jesus relationship with God was special or truly unique Heresies Key Texts 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!

Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of a unit of work exploring who exactly Jesus Christ was with KS3. This lesson is called ‘Was Jesus the Son of God?’ This lesson can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. This is Lesson 4 in the series. Lesson includes: Homework slide (for editing) Starter 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes Construct activities to build knowledge Apply activities to use knowledge Plenary embedded differentiation (where applicable) 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!

Created with the AQA RS GCSE specification in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. Quick and easy revision presented in a creative way! Each revision card includes definitions, teachings, the importance and an opinion question. Answers are also available on the reverse of each card for student to work independently. The final slide (with practise questions) also comes with answers using the appropriate exam technique. The flip cards include the following topics, according to the specification: What is God like? What is the Trinity? What role did the Spirit and the Word have in creation? What do Christians believe about creation? What is the afterlife? What is the incarnation? How was Jesus different? What happened at the crucifixion? Why was Jesus crucified? What was the resurrection? What was the ascension? What is salvation? Practise Exam Questions 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!

Revise the whole unit in one booklet! Suitable for all pupils of GCSE Religious Studies: WJEC Spec B: Paper 1: Religion and Life Issues Knowledge and exam practise in one booklet. Everything a pupil needs to know for this unit in their exam!

Whole unit’s revision one one A3 page. This LM is from a Christian perspective to the Philosophy and Ethics unit of Issues of Human Rights. Resource Includes: - Key Concepts - Human Rights - Social Justice - Amnesty International - Malala - Humanist Attitudes to Human Rights and Social Justice - Christian Attitudes to Human Rights and Social Justice - Christian Aid - Salvation Army - Liberation Theology - Censorship - Freedom of Religious Expression - Religious Extremism - Prejudice and Discrimination - Religious Discrimination - Humanist Attitudes to Prejudice and Discrimination - Christian Attitudes to Prejudice and Discrimination - Show Racism the Red Card - Martin Luther King Jr - Poverty and Wealth - Relative Poverty / Absolute Poverty - Fair Trade - Christian Attitudes to Wealth and Poverty - Helping those in Poverty - Humanist Attitudes to Wealth and Poverty Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. 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!

A3 Revision mat for Christianity: Practices. Entire unit on one revision sheet. Download as an A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility. Resources comes with and without the key words/quotes. Resource includes: 1. Worship 2. Prayer 3. Sacraments 4. Pilgrimage 5. Celebrations/Festivals 6. The Local Church 7. Worldwide Church 8. Persecution 9. Reconciliation Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. 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!

A3 Revision mat for Christianity: Beliefs & Teachings. Entire unit on one revision sheet. Resource includes: 1. Nature of God 2. Creation 3. Eschatological Views 4. Jesus (Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension) 5. Role of the Spirit/Word in Creation 6. Covenants (Abraham and Moses) 7. Sin and Salvation 8. Sacraments 9. Problems with original sin 10. Grace and the Spirit Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. 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!

Intended as revision and teaching exam technique for GCSE Religious Studies for AQA. Included: Teacher PowerPoint Student PowerPoint / handout The interactive teacher PowerPoint moves through actual exam responses from candidates in the 2022 exam series and the marks allocated by the exam board. The PowerPoint works through the reasoning and justification for these marks, culminating in an opportunity to improve the 12-mark responses using the level criteria. An incredibly useful tool for both revising the course and for understanding exam technique and mark allocation. The download also includes a student version of the PowerPoint, with which they can add their own annotations (marks achieved, justifications, etc) and use in future in preparation for exams. 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!

AQA GCSE Religious Studies: Theme C: Existence of God and Revelation: exam practise pack This 22-page pack was created to support learners to prepare for their GCSE examination in Religious Studies: Existence of God and Revelation - the whole unit, downloaded as both an editable Word document and a PDF (for compatibility). If you are teaching a different specification, the questions can easily be edited to suit these specifications, which assess the information in a simliar way, making this resource relevant to all specifications. The pack includes: RAG rating of the specification Knowledge and understanding relating to the specification Key words and definitions Exam practise Answers / sample answers Topics covered: Reasons to believe in God Nature of God Design argument First cause argument Religious experience: miracles Religious experience: visions Existence of evil and suffering Arguments from science Revelation and enlightenment Created with the AQA RS GCSE 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!

Created with the AQA RS GCSE specification in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. Quick and easy revision presented in a creative way! Each revision card includes definitions, teachings, the importance and an opinion question. Answers are also available on the reverse of each card for student to work independently. The final slide (with practise questions) also comes with answers using the appropriate exam technique. The flip cards include the following topics, according to the specification: Origins of the universe Value of the environment Animals Origins and value of life Sanctity and quality of life Abortion and euthanasia Afterlife Practise Exam Questions 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!

Created with the AQA RS GCSE specification in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. Quick and easy revision presented in a creative way! Each revision card includes definitions, teachings, the importance and an opinion question. Answers are also available on the reverse of each card for student to work independently. The final slide (with practise questions) also comes with answers using the appropriate exam technique. The flip cards include the following topics, according to the specification: Worship Prayer Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Pilgrimage Festivals Church in the Community Church Growth Reconciliation Persecution Christian Aid/Tearfund Practise Exam Questions 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!

Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Christianity: Beliefs and Teachings: Jesus Christ (including: incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension) Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. 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!