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This engaging lesson introduces students to the story of Noah, a key figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Students will explore the narrative of Noah and the flood, reflect on the moral lessons and themes, and understand how the Noahide Laws influence ethical behaviour today. The lesson also highlights the shared beliefs among the Abrahamic religions and encourages students to consider the lasting impact of religious stories on modern life.

Key Activities:

• Starter Activity: Quick quiz or image-based discussion on well-known flood stories
• Story Recap: Read or watch a short video of the Noah story from a Jewish, Christian, or Islamic perspective
• Noahide Laws Exploration: Introduce the 7 Noahide Laws and link them to modern ethical values (e.g. justice, respect for life)
• Group Work: Compare how Noah is understood across the three faiths
• Reflection Task: How does this ancient story influence how people live today? What lessons can we learn from Noah’s obedience and faith?

Outcomes:

• By the end of the lesson, students will:
• Be able to retell the story of Noah and understand its key messages
• Describe the Noahide Laws and give examples of how they apply in today’s world.
• Recognise how Noah’s story is significant across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and promotes shared values of faith, obedience, and moral responsibility.

This lesson includes a range of engaging and structured activities to support student learning.

• It includes a ** PowerPoint presentation** that outlines the key content and learning objectives.
• A starter activity recaps prior knowledge from the scheme of work (SOW), helping students to connect new learning to what they already know.
• Throughout the lesson, questioning activities are used to promote discussion, check understanding, and encourage participation.
• Students will complete an exam/ deliberate practice question to develop their assessment skills and apply their knowledge.
• A student worksheet is provided with a variety of tasks to reinforce learning.
• The lesson concludes with a final activity that allows students to consolidate their understanding and reflect on what they have learned.

Ideal For:
• KS3 &KS4 RE departments
• New or non-specialist teachers
• Schools introducing world religions and philosophy to younger learners