GCSE Taster lesson (100 mins) which addresses the reasons why RE is important, considers the links between RE and the real world and careers, provides a brief overview of the exam (Edexcel B but easy to adapt), and then provides a sample lesson based around the topic of utilitarianism.
This is a 1 hour lesson planned by a specialist RE teacher for non specialists to deliver to KS4 non examined/core RE.
The issue of animal testing is considered from an ethical perspective using case studies. Students consider facts about the topic, arguments for and against, and are encouraged to come to a justified personal conclusion.
Originally planned for year 9 this lesson considers how Islam is represented in the media and to what extent the media is to blame for the rise of Islamophobia. The issue of fake news is also explored.
1 hour lesson PPT aimed at years 9-10 (but could be adapted easily for older/younger students) based around ideas set out in the BBC A-Z of religion and Belief video series.
Part of a complete unit on A-Z of Religion and Belief taught in my school as part of our core RE (non-examined) curriculum. These lessons have been planned by an RE specialist for delivery by non-specialists and as such are easy to work through and contain additional notes (see notes section of PPT) for non-specialists as required.
This is a 2 hour lesson planned by a specialist RE teacher for non specialists to deliver to KS4 non examined/core RE.
The issue is considered from an ethical perspective using case studies. Students consider facts about the topic, arguments for and against, and are encouraged to come to a justified personal conclusion.
1 hour standalone lesson looking at the origins of Paganism and the similarities between the Pagan festival of Yule and the Christian festival of Christmas.
Originally created for year 9 but easily adaptable for other year groups.
This is a 2 hour lesson planned by a specialist RE teacher for non specialists to deliver to KS4 non examined/core RE.
The issue is considered from an ethical perspective using case studies. Students consider facts about the topic, arguments for and against, and are encouraged to come to a justified personal conclusion.
Lesson that recaps the Nativity story and gets students to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas (reflecting on both religious and secular ideas).
Originally created for year 8 but easily adaptable for other year groups.
1 hour lesson PPT aimed at years 9-10 (but could be adapted easily for older/younger students) based around ideas set out in the BBC A-Z of religion and Belief video series.
Part of a complete unit on A-Z of Religion and Belief taught in my school as part of our core RE (non-examined) curriculum. These lessons have been planned by an RE specialist for delivery by non-specialists and as such are easy to work through and contain additional notes (see notes section of PPT) for non-specialists as required.
Originally planned for year 9 this lesson considers the reasons behind the rise in Islamophobia in the UK. Extremism is investigated as well as the difference between extremist and moderate Muslims.