This lesson looks at Lourdes as a site of pilgrimage for Christians. It considers events in the life of Bernadette Soubirous as well as urging students to consider the rituals and spiritual healing that some Christians experience as a consequence of making a pilgrimage to this site. Please note, all resources are included at the end of the powerpoint. Links to new edexcel RS syllabus

Euthanasia introduction. This lesson gives an introduction to what euthanasia is, the law and some of the key arguments for and against it. It has some differentiated resources suitable for supporting very weak students. It links to the edexcel syllabus.

This lesson considers Christian teaching on bullying. It is a well structured lesson with a range of activities. Links to the edexcel syllabus

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

This lessons considers some of the key teaching in Islam in regards to transplant surgery and asks students to reflect upon some fictitious scenarios in order to gain an understanding of the teachings in practice.

This lesson provides an introduction to the idea of pilgrimage within the Christian tradition. It urges students to reflect on the meaning and purpose of spiritual journeys with the help of a video clip and a range of activities. Links to new RS edexcel syllabus

Students learn about the importance of Soloman’s Temple and how it&'s initial destruction led to an increased value of holy texts.

The lesson is an introduction to John Ball, it introduces him as a historical figure and considers contemporary criticisms of his teachings. This lesson is differentiated to suit a range of abilities and structured well enough for observations. It fits nicely into a scheme of work regarding the peasants revolt. This lesson was created for an observation - it is consequently well structured.

This lesson asks students to consider definitions of evil and come up with their own. They reflect on a series of quotes regarding what evil is from a range of people (sourced from RE Today). Students are also introduced to the different categories of evil. This lesson is suitable for KS3 or weaker students at GCSE level.

Students use a section of Lamentations to consider how important the destruction of Solomon’s Temple was in Jewish history/to Jewish identity. This is a creative lesson with a literary focus. It has differentiated resources and is SMSC driven.

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.

This lesson is based around a documentary on the New Religious Movement Heaven's gate. Students watch the documentary and complete a worksheet. This information is then used to complete a leveled piece of work (the success criteria and writing frame is included).

This lesson first looks at the practical and emotional preparations that are involved in the advent period before considering the theological significance in relation to the fall and Jesus’ birth.

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.

This lesson follows on from the Lent/Holy Week lesson (also available). It draws on a range of activities card sort/word association/video clip to help students consider the importance of Easter as a Christian festival, the symbolism involved and the intrinsic link to Spring. Links to new Edexcel RS syllabus

This lesson explores the 10 obligatory acts of Shi’a Islam. The lesson introduces students to the 10 obligations and uses the ‘link method’ to help students remember them and understand why they are important to followers. This lesson links to the New edexcel RE ‘Living a Muslim Life’ syllabus.

This lesson introduces the students to the terms omniscient, omnibenevolent and omnipotent. They then use these ideas to explore ‘the problem’ of evil using Kant’s inconsistent triad.

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

This lesson is designed as an introduction to the idea of the Holy Trinity. It links to the new edexcel GCSE spec - section one - Christian beliefs. The lesson includes an introduction to the idea the Trinity and how it links to Christian beliefs about the nature of God. It includes a variety of materials and tasks such as: a video analogies to help students grasp the concept a short card sort exercise. an exam question There are differentiated objectives and extension tasks to help stretch students thinking.

This lesson uses drama to encourage students to explore a range of creation stories from across the globe. They are also encouraged to reflect on whether or not these stories can be useful for learning about other cultures.