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Creative Religious Education resources for key stages 3 and 4 which draw on an experiential pedagogical perspective.

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Creative Religious Education resources for key stages 3 and 4 which draw on an experiential pedagogical perspective.
What is a Myth
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What is a Myth

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This lesson looks at the story of Echo and Narcissus and asks students to reflect on the meaning and purpose of the story.
Theories of punishment
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Theories of punishment

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Intro the ideas of reform, protection, deterrence and retribution. Contains a game as a starter which encourages students to reflect on a variety of crimes, the punishments administered and why as well as a main task that requires them to think of the logic and theory behind different theories of punishment along with their strengths and weaknesses. Links to edexcel syllabus
Flood myths
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Flood myths

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The lesson aims to compare the story of Noah’s ark to other ancient flood myths. There are a range of tasks, some of which are differentiated.
Who is a Jew? Tackling stereotypes
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Who is a Jew? Tackling stereotypes

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This lesson is about recognising Judaism as a world religion and recognising stereotypes. I did this lesson with several classes who predominantly thought that Jew’s were exclusively people with top hats and curls. It can serve as an introduction to diaspora communities also.
Media - matters of life and death
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Media - matters of life and death

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This lesson explores how secular society views religion through a variety of images. Students are urged to consider who might be offended and the nature of free speech (strengths and problems).
Muhammad's first revelation
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Muhammad's first revelation

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This lesson looks at the first revelation of Muhammad. It aims to familiarise students with the key events of the story through a card sort activity before asking students to reflect on the nature and gravity of revelation.
Easter - without lesson plan
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Easter - without lesson plan

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In this lesson students consider the symbolism of Easter, why it is an important festival for Christians and asks students to compare the theological importance of Easter with that of Christmas.
Intercessory prayer - without lesson plan
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Intercessory prayer - without lesson plan

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This lesson explores what intercessory prayer is and the potential problems with it. It includes a worksheet with differing (fictional) examples of intercessory prayer and urges students to consider the strengths and weaknesses of each from a Christian perspective. It also draws on video sources to help students understand the nature of this form of prayer. Links to new edexcel GCSE syllabus
Liturgical worship - without lesson plan
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Liturgical worship - without lesson plan

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This lesson explores what liturgy is why it is an import part of worship for some Christians and how it differs from non-liturgical worship. It includes: video sources/structured activities/exam question/points for discussion Some resources are differentiated. Links to new edexcel RS GCSE syllabus
Eucharist - without lesson plan
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Eucharist - without lesson plan

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This lesson looks at the eucharist. It asks students to reflect on the theological background of this sacraments and why it is important for Christians today. Includes a picture analysis activity A video clip extracts from the gospels An exam question Links to new GCSE RS edexcel syllabus
Pilgrimage to the Israel/Jerusalem (the Holy Land) without lesson plan
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Pilgrimage to the Israel/Jerusalem (the Holy Land) without lesson plan

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This lesson looks at the spiritual value of a pilgrimage made to Israel from a Christian perspective. Using a carousel activity students visit six different key locations in the Holy land and reflect on their biblical significance and how visiting such places may help a Christian feel closer to God. Links to new RS GCSE syllabus
Intro to the sacraments - without lesson plan
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Intro to the sacraments - without lesson plan

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This lesson serves as an introduction to the 7 sacraments of the Catholic church. It encourages students to reflect on the idea of ‘outward expressions of inward grace’ through a range of activities. This lesson links to the new RS GCSE syllabus and includes some differentiated resources.
Introduction to Christian prayer - without lesson plan
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Introduction to Christian prayer - without lesson plan

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This lesson provides an introduction to the nature and function of Christian prayer. It has four tasks including analysis of different types of prayer and an exam style question linked to the new GCSE syllabus. A homework task related to adoration and thank giving is also included. Objectives are differentiated and there is an extension task for more able students.
Worship - without lesson plan
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Worship - without lesson plan

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This lesson is the first of two which look at Christian acts of worship. The lesson focus’ on getting students to think about acts of worship outside of church, specifically art and music. There is also an exercise on praise which aims to give students experiential knowledge on why this is important. Links to new edexcel RS GCSE syllabus. Some differentiated resources are included.
Lent - without lesson plan
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Lent - without lesson plan

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This lesson explore the theological basis of lent and encourages students to reflect on why the practice of giving up things we love/enjoy can be beneficial for ourselves and wider society.
Nativity - without lesson plan
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Nativity - without lesson plan

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This lesson looks at the nativity. It begins with an annotation task and moves onto to look at the problem of prophecy. Students need to have some knowledge of the nativity for his lesson to be successful. Links to new GCSE RS edexcel syllabus
Capital punishment
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Capital punishment

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Intro to capital punishment. This lesson looks at what capital punishment is and the reasoning for and against it. Students reflect on a series of high profile case studies and consider whether they feel capital punishment can be just. Links to RS edexcel syllabus.
Christianity and Transplant surgery
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Christianity and Transplant surgery

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Lesson centered around the case study of the conjoined twins Mary and Jodie. Explores different Christian attitudes to transplant surgery. Edexcel text book is useful for one of the activities.