This is a PowerPoint Presentation that can be used for KS3 and KS4 in British schools and for Senior Cycle non-exam Religious Education classes in Irish schools. It can be used in both a denominational and non-denominational classroom context. It can be used as part of a module on cults or New Religious Movements (NRMs). This PPT consists of: Basic information of the UFO Cult Heaven’s Gate. Discussion and writing tasks for the students to do. Overview of characteristics of a cult. Discussion questions for the students to do which can be changed into a writing activity.

This is a PPT and worksheet on the causes of the Renaissance in Europe, with a focus on the Italian city states. It discusses the following points as causes of the Renaissance: Ruins of Ancient Roman. Fall of Constantinople Wealth and patronage The Printing Press Competition between Italian city states. It is suitable for 1st Year Junior Cycle History classes as well as KS3 History. It can be used in a mixed ability class as there are discussion questions on nearly every slide. It can be used for a single class or a double if using additional questions and writing activities. A worksheet which can be used as a homework activity has been included. An extension activity is at the end of the PPT.

This is a PowerPoint Presentation that can be used for KS3 and KS4. It can be used in both a denominational and non-denominational classroom context. It can be used as part of a module on cults or New Religious Movements (NRMS). The PPT contains some basic criticisms of Scientology. The presentation includes a link to a short YouTube clip from the Louis Theroux film ’ My Scientology Film’ that shows members of Sea Org harassing him. The Presentation also includes some discussion and writing tasks for the students to do. There is also a PDF worksheet included which includes extra information on Scientologist symbols and the same exercises as in the PPT.

This presentation and worksheet will give a broad overview of Absolute Morality with a focus on Kantian Ethics. It is intended to be used for a whole 50 minute lesson. The PPT contains lots of discussion activities that will engage students. The PPT directs to the worksheet at appropriate stages to work with a partner. There are also slides which direct students to copy them down in their notebooks, if the class uses them. There is an extension activity for lower order question at the end of the PPT. It is suitable for KS4 or a high-ability KS3 group. It can be used in both a denominational and non-denominational classroom. *Worksheet has upload as a MS Word file and also a .pdf in case of formatting issues. A link to a video resource has also been included.

This presentation and worksheet will give a broad overview of Philosophy. It discusses where and when Philosophy began, although it mostly focuses on what exactly is philosophy. There are questions throughout the presentation that can be used for normal lower order questioning during class, or as a written activity. The presentation contains lots of interesting pictures and bright colours to engage the students. It is suitable for KS3 and KS4. It can be used in both a denominational and non-denominational classroom. The worksheet is differentiated and the pupils can either complete it during the presentation or afterwards.

This lesson is part of a series of lessons based on the Great Famine in Ireland (1845-1850). It is a drama lesson based on different scenarios from the Great Famine. It consists of a recommendations to do with your class before, during, and after the lesson. It also includes differentiated written exercises for after the lesson. It is suitable for KS3 or Junior Cycle class groups. I have uploaded a word document and a pdf. of the file in case there are any formatting issues.

This is a PPT about the formation of the Gospels. It is suitable for KS3, KS3, Junior and Leaving Cert. classes. It covers: The life and teaching of Jesus The oral tradition The written Gospels It uses bright and colourful imagery as well as simple language to get the most important points across which means that it can be used in a mixed ability class. It is suitable for both denominational and non-denominational class groups. If you liked this resource, please review and have a look at my other resources!

Shinto is the native religion of Japan. This resource will give a broad overview of Shintoism in Japan. It discusses how Shinto is fundamentally different to religions that more commonly found in the West. There are questions throughout the presentation that can be used for normal lower order questioning during class, or as a written activity. The presentation contains lots of interesting pictures and bright colours to engage the students. It is suitable for KS3 and KS4. It can be used in both a denominational and non-denominational classroom. The worksheet is differentiated. The answers to the word search are at the end of the presentation.

This resource is an introduction to the Sikh Khalsa with a focus on class discussion and research skills. This is suitable for one full lesson period. There is a presentation which includes learning objectives, a PowerPoint presentation detailing the lesson, starter, link to a BBC video, and activities including a P4C discussion. The resource includes a sheet where the students can read about the stages of the formation of the Khalsa and develop their research skills. This is ideal for students to work alone or in pairs to fill in. This lesson can be used for KS3 or KS4 in either a denominational or non-denominational classroom setting.

This Powerpoint presentation about Islamic beliefs about the Revelation of the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad. This is suitable for one full lesson period. Learning objectives are included at the start of the presentation. The link to the video that the students can watch while they complete their second activity is included in the video and to this page. It also includes two activities. Firstly, there is a worksheet where the students can complete a written task summarizing Islamic beliefs about the Revelation of the Qur’an. Secondly there is a cut and stick task where the students read about what the Qur’an teaches and sort them into ‘true/false’ piles. In actuality, all are correct. It is suitable for KS3/KS4/Junior Certificate class groups. If you like this worksheet, why not check out my bundle of resources relating to Islam: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/an-introduction-to-the-history-of-islam-11906697 Please remember to leave a review if you like this resource!

This is a PPT exploring the idea of Sacred Texts. Best suited to KS3/Junior Cert. class groups of mixed ability. It is suitable for UK and Irish Religious Education curriculum classes. What is a sacred Text? Why are they special? The different sacred texts of different religions. If you liked this resource, please review and have a look at my other resources!

This is a resource about Early Christian Ireland. It is suitable for Junior Cycle History. There is a detailed PPT on the buildings in an early Christian monastery in Ireland, the life of a monk in early Christian, and the artwork created by monks. There is also a list of key words associated with Early Christian Ireland, a test based on the key words, and a class project based on what students have learned. It can be used in a mixed ability class as there are discussion questions on nearly every slide. This is suitable for three lesson periods. It consists of four resources: A list of key words A test based on the key words A PPT detailing the Early Christian Ireland A PPT project based on Early Christian Ireland

This is a PowerPoint Presentation and worksheet that can be used for KS3 and KS4 or Junior and Leaving Cert classes. It can be used in both a denominational and non-denominational classroom context. It can be used as part of a module on cults or New Religious Movements (NRMS). The PPT contains a basic introduction to Scientology, as well as basic beliefs. The presentation includes a link to a short YouTube video from a news broadcast outlining some of the beliefs of Scientology. The Presentation also includes some discussion and writing tasks for the students to do. There is also a PDF worksheet included which includes extra information on Scientologist symbols and the same exercises as in the PPT.

This is a PowerPoint Presentation and worksheet that can be used for KS3 and KS4 or Junior and Leaving Cert classes. It can be used in both a denominational and non-denominational classroom context. It can be used as part of a module on Christianity. The PPT contains a basic introduction to the idea of discipleship in the New Testament. The Presentation also includes some discussion and writing tasks for the students to do. Learning objectives are stated at the start of the presentation. There is also a PDF worksheet included which includes extra information on discipleship and the same exercises as in the PPT.

This is a PowerPoint Presentation and worksheet that can be used for KS3 and KS4 or Junior, or Transition Year and Leaving Cert classes. It can be used in both a denominational and non-denominational classroom context. It can be used as part of a module on cults or New Religious Movements (NRMS). The PPT contains a basic introduction to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness but more commonly known as the Hare Krishnas, as well as basic beliefs. The presentation includes a link to a short YouTube video portraying a group in London (2012) as well as them singing the Hare Krishna mantra. The Presentation also includes some discussion and writing tasks for the students to do.

This is a simple worksheet that can be used as part of a module studying Islam. It consists of 5 multiple choice questions and a wordsearch where three words must be picked and the definitions given. It is suitable for KS3/KS4/Junior Certificate class groups. If you like this worksheet, why not check out my bundle of resources relating to Islam: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/an-introduction-to-the-history-of-islam-11906697 Please remember to leave a review if you like this free resource!

This is a simple worksheet about Diwali. It is suitable for KS3, KS4, and Junior and Leaving Cert mixed ability classes. It has some content at the top of the page and then a wordsearch on the bottom.

This is a menu of 27 different homework or extension tasks. It is suitable for both Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate classes, as well as KS3 and KS4. The tasks have been separated into ‘mild’, ‘medium’, and ‘hot’ tasks based on ‘literacy’, ‘creativity’ and ‘something else’. Here are some examples of tasks: Mild: “Write down 5 key words from this topic and their definitions in your own words.” (Literacy) Medium: “Create a revision poster by summing up the key points. Use examples, pictures, diagrams etc.” (Creativity) Hot: “Pretend to be the teacher. Design a homework task for the students in this class. Explain how it would improve reading and writing skills.” (Something Else) The resource has been uploaded as a PDF and a word document so it can be edited.

This resource is an introduction to Sikhism with a focus on the Sikh understanding of God, Waheguru. This is suitable for one full lesson period. There is a presentation which includes learning objectives, a fact file on Sikhism, link to a BBC video, and an activity. The resource includes a puzzle where the students can crack the code to find the meaning of the Sikh symbol ‘khanda’. This is ideal for students to work alone or in pairs to fill in. This lesson can be used for KS3 or KS4 in either a denominational or non-denominational classroom setting.

This is a simple worksheet that can be used as part of a module studying Islam. It consists of 5 multiple choice questions and a wordsearch where three words must be picked and the definitions given. It is suitable for KS3/KS4/Junior Certificate class groups. If you like this worksheet, why not check out my bundle of resources relating to Islam: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/an-introduction-to-the-history-of-islam-11906697 Please remember to leave a review if you like this free resource!