Useful lesson exploring some of the issues concerning religious stories about the Creation of the world with a particular emphasis upon how important life is. Lesson is fully resourced with activities, moments for reflection and debate/discussion. Ideal for non examination lesson at KS4 or KS3. Part of Religion and Planet Earth series of lessons.

2018 news stories : Burglar killed by pensioner in own home,TUI murderer sentenced. These current affair stories start this lesson. Fully resourced lesson with powerpoint filled with activities and progress point reflections. Also includes stories of Matthew Cordle who made a video testimony after his drink drive actions and Thordis Elva who co -wrote a book with the man who assaulted her. Powerful commentaries about how people react to crimes committed against them.

How do we cope after events such as environmental disasters ? Have we moved on? Fully resourced lesson including audio visual material concerning these two events and with a “now and then” follow up for discussion and reflection. Suitable for either Geography or RS lessons.

Anders Artig Video “Otherwise” forms an interesting question - how might Jesus’ life be represented and echoed in this cautionary tale about a Chameleon? Fully resourced lesson focussing upon an introductory understanding and unpacking of the concept of the Incarnation. Complete with audio visual which explains some of the key concepts in this theological area - suitably challenging activities for students. A tried and tested lesson challenging some students’ resilience to tackle the theme carefully. Used as a way into the study of the Incarnation of Jesus as God on Earth in Human form.

“Pray for those who persecute you” Relevant or realistic today ? Fully resourced Act of Collective Worship based around issue of Hatred. Contains reflections upon Hate Crime and audio visual material. Also includes moments for discussion upon biblical material, the dividing line between love and hate through a love song. Complete with videos and slide by slide guide to aid delivery for whole school or smaller tutor group use.

What sort of future do you want ? How have recent events such as The Grenfell Tower disaster and London Bridge terror attack affected the future we want ? How do memorials such as the planned Stephen Lawrence Day in the UK impact upon what sort of future we will have and the legacy of such events as they live on for people. Fully resourced Assembly serving to highlight the power of words and actions for our future. Includes prominent quotes from Einstein, Dickens and Obama amongst others whose words live on. Complete with web site links and moments for reflection and prayer. Includes slide by slide assembly guide sheet.

Fabulous video entitled “Dangle” sets off this fully resourced lesson concerning emotions and experiences of suffering. Includes the story of Job as a man tested by faith when disaster strikes. Encourages students to think about how emotions may change and how there is a real test of faith when things go wrong. Complete with powerpoint with progress points and activities to study this biblical story of trust, comfort and resilience.

21st September - International Day of Peace. Fully resourced assembly / act of collective worship based around the theme of Peace. Examines the concept of personal peace, attitudes towards peaceful living and statistics surrounding crime and violence in the UK. Also includes audio visual material as a stimulus for students to use the Dove Template. Suitable for whole school and / or smaller tutor group setting or even segment of lesson concerning peace. Complete with slide guide for delivery.

Sold one on the second day of posting .How aware are you ? Observational video tests your awareness skills in the link provided. Presents thoughts highlighting Dyslexia Awareness Week - 1st October 2018. Also refers to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Act of Collective Worship suitable for either whole school and / or smaller tutor groups.

Lesson studying and examining the relevance of rules and the Ten Commandments in modern society. What rules do you follow? Should we get paid for coming to school as students? Should student relationships in schools be banned? Complete powerpoint with reflection and progress points. Also includes diamond nine ranking excerise asking students to pick which are the most and relevant commandments and which are the least. Which one would you leave out ?

Completely editable !! Stuck for activities in a lesson ? Grid of suggested various tasks which students can pick themselves to aid independent learning. Tried and tested model which can be adapted for any subject and any topic. I have used this for an RE lesson studying quotes and wisdom sayings from Proverbs but have also adapted for English quotes and History sources. Completely versatile and editable.

Suitable for Internet Safety Day. How safe are you ? How secure do you feel? Complete with Disney Snow White and Lion King References. Who would be your Doc? Timon and Pumbaa talk about internet safety. Complete Act of Collective Worship /Assembly suitable for whole school or smaller tutor group. Added slide by slide guidance sheet too !

Act of Collective Worship based around the theme of E Safety - ideal for Safer Internet Day. Powerpoint is supported by slide by slide guide and prompt sheet for those delivering.

Keeps selling - into double figures now ! Act of Collective Worship based around the theme of Reconciliation

Act of Collective Worship based around some of the issues and concepts found in the “Let your Light Shine” idea. Focusses upon the ideas of Service, Compassion and Trust as three illustrated stories and examples. Used as part of a thought provoking format ideal for use with either whole school and/or smaller tutor based delivery. Includes illustrations from Northern Heart -an inclusive LGBTQ non profit organisation based in the North East promoting acceptance and inclusion welcoming for all and their allies.

What does the story of Creation tell us about God ? Key Stage 3 lesson primarily focussing upon the characteristics of God and his role within the creation of the world. What might God’s relationship with humans be like? Studying the two creation stories within Genesis, this lesson gives opportunities for students to identify key concepts and examples from the text to explain and highlight such as God’s transcendence, power, creatvity and so on. Ideal for group .paired work exploring and unpicking textual analysis of this biblical story