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Christianity : Christian Denominations This is a Grab & Go Lesson! Zero prep. Perfect for KS3 & KS4 (Middle & High School) This pack includes: PowerPoint: 34 slides Resource Booklet: 15 Sheets. This lesson is designed to be an overview of the main Christian denominations. The starter activity is based on our Stop the Clock activity on prior learning of Christian key words. This is a really fun activity, pupils love it! Thinking Skills Task: There are 8 slides on the PPT that take pupils through the basics of 8 denominations. It is recommended that these be printed out and either laminated or given to pupils for this Task. Pupils must cut out the statements provided and categorise them on the placemat (Print this out as A3 to ensure that there is enough room for all of the statements) Religious Vocabulary: Pupils have opportunity to use the Religious Studies Vocabulary Booklet to add any additional Key Words they learn during the lesson. Homework Activity: Working in groups of three, pupils must create a teaching aid. Plenary activity: Trump this! There are 12 cards based on the denominations studied during the lesson.

This lesson is the first in a set of seven designed to introduce pupils to the six of the major world religions. In this lesson, pupils will look at a timeline of the origins of religion, be tasked to recreate this timeline themselves (There are differentiated worksheets and a help sheet for lower ability pupils.) They will also have to colour a map of where the religions began. There are links to 2 videos within this PPT. The second gives and overview of 5 world religions. The sixth pupils have to research for homework.

Engage your students this Last Week of Jesus Life, Holy week interactive escape room that delves into the final week of Jesus’ life. This resource offers both digital and printable formats, making it versatile for various classroom settings. Students will embark on a time-traveling adventure, solving puzzles and uncovering historical events leading up to Easter. Ideal for Religious Education lessons, this activity promotes critical thinking, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of Holy Week. Time Travel Escape Room: The Last Week of Jesus’ Life | Digital & Printable Versions Included! Step into the shoes of time-traveling investigators and embark on an epic adventure through the final week of Jesus’ life! This interactive escape room is perfect for Easter lessons, Holy Week studies, or engaging Religious Education classes. Available in both digital and print versions, this resource gives teachers flexibility—play online or go fully offline with the printable pack. Digital Version: Students work individually, in teams, or as a whole class, solving interactive challenges, decoding hidden messages, and piecing together clues to complete their mission. Printable Version: A fully prepared offline escape room with mission envelopes, puzzles, and challenge cards for an exciting hands-on experience. How It Works: Travel back in time to the streets of Jerusalem and witness Jesus’ triumphant entry, the Cleansing of the Temple, the Last Supper, Gethsemane, His trial, Crucifixion, and Resurrection. Solve 7 thrilling missions, from puzzles, symbol-matching, decoding ciphers, sequencing events, and spotting hidden details. Gather secret keywords from each mission to unlock the final challenge. Internet access required for some research-based challenges. Perfect For: Easter RE Lessons – Make Holy Week fun and meaningful Flexible Play – Suitable for whole-class teamwork, small groups, or individual play Engaging & Interactive – Keeps students actively involved while learning key Gospel events No Prep Needed – Just print & play, or share digitally for an immersive classroom experience Includes: Digital Escape Room (interactive & engaging) Printable Escape Room (mission envelopes, puzzle pieces, instruction cards) Teacher Instructions (step-by-step setup for both digital & print) Student Answer Recording Sheet Hints & Clues for Easy Facilitation This Easter Escape Room is the ultimate classroom experience—a fun, fast-paced, and highly engaging way for students to explore the last week of Jesus’ life while solving challenges and working together. Will your students solve the mystery before the time portal closes? Get your copy today and bring Easter learning to life!

A useful classification activity on the laws of kashrut. Included in this pack is: Kosher Information sheet Classification worksheet Interactive PPT with 4 different game options. Please join our Facebook groups for teacher chat, networking and exclusive freebies. #teach #TeachRE #TeachChristianity #TeachJudaism #TeachScience #TeachPSHE & RSE We would love your feedback, if you like what you see, please follow us at TeachElite and click the ‘Follow this Author button’ . We will keep you updated on any sales we throw or FREEBIES we upload. You can find us on Twitter and Facebook

Included in this pack is a 2 minute timer with music! Following on from our Arranged Marriages Lesson . This is the second lesson based on the Hindu wedding ceremony. This is a fully resourced Grab & Go lesson based on Hindu Marriage. PowerPoint: 18 Slides & Work Booklet: 11 pages Starter: Give me 5 activity Discussion on marriage within Hinduism Information on the Hindu marriage ceremony A fun activity that allows the pupils to ‘dress up’ the figures with the attire worn by the bride and groom at a wedding. Learning Map: Hindu marriage ceremony &symbols The order of a Hindu marriage ceremony. Diamond Ranking activity on the promises made by the husband and wife. A literacy task on writing a letter about a wedding ceremony. INCLUDED in this pack is our Writing a Formal Letter resource that is worth £3. We hope that you enjoy this resource! We would love your feedback, if you like what you see, please follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachElite/

Engaging lesson Understanding the Death of Jesus in Christianity. Easter Jesus death, the Crucifixion This interactive and thought-provoking Religious Education lesson explores the death of Jesus and its significance in Christian belief. Designed for KS3 or KS4 students, the session supports pupils in understanding why Jesus’ sacrifice is central to Christian teachings on salvation, forgiveness, and love. Using a mix of engaging activities—including a reflective poem, key Biblical quotes, and essential theological terms—students will explore different interpretations of Jesus’ death. They will analyse and discuss core concepts, then apply their learning in a structured response to the exam-style question: “Explain why the death of Jesus is important.” (4 marks) Ideal for supporting GCSE preparation, encouraging critical thinking, and reinforcing Christian beliefs about death and salvation.

Hinduism : Hindusim , An Introduction This is a fully resourced, hour long ‘Grab & Go’ lesson that will require zero prep (aside printing the worksheets ;-) ) It introduces the pupils to some of the most important concept and symbols within Hinduism It includes: Bell Task YouTube Clip Conveyor Belt Activity Fidget Spinner activity Facts about 8 key concepts and symbols. Peer Assessment Teach Elite Timer Worksheets Research Homework Task. If you review this resource we will give you another resource of the same value for FREE.<br /> <br /> We hope that you enjoy this resource! We would love your feedback, if you like what you see, please follow us: on Tes <a href=“/teaching-resources/shop/TeachElite”>TeachElite’s Shop</a> click the’Follow this Author button’ . We will keep you updated on any sales we throw or FREEBIES we upload. <br /> <br /> You can find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachEliteRE<br /> and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachElite/

This Conclave election of a new Pope lesson offers a flexible and time-saving Catholicism resource that explores the Magisterium and the election process of the Pope. It blends sacred tradition with student-friendly learning in a clear and structured way. This three-hour resource is designed to bring the richness of Catholic Church leadership and the historical papal election process into the classroom. It supports lessons on key Catholic beliefs, the role of the Magisterium, and the influence of the Holy Spirit on Church decisions. The unit is fully planned and ready to use, making it easy to meet Religious Education curriculum goals with meaningful and age-appropriate learning experiences. Ideal for middle and high school Religious Education classes, the lesson includes differentiated tasks, interactive learning, real-world connections, and clear objectives that help students understand Church leadership and tradition. Purpose and Benefits This lesson invites students to explore one of the most important and symbolic events in Catholicism—the election of a new Pope. By linking theology to real Church events, students build a respectful understanding of how Church leaders are chosen and why these traditions matter to Catholics worldwide. Students will also develop their religious vocabulary, improve sequencing and critical thinking skills, and explore the symbolism behind Church rituals and names. Best of all, there is no prep required. Simply print the materials or assign them digitally and you are ready to teach. What’s Included This Catholicism lesson bundle provides all the materials you need for a full three-hour unit on the Magisterium and papal election: PowerPoint Slides A complete presentation covering Sacred Tradition, the Magisterium, and the papal election process in a visually organized format. Virtual Tour A guided online tour of Vatican landmarks including the Sistine Chapel and St Peters Basilica, complete with QR codes and clickable student-friendly links. Election Sequence Activity A hands-on or digital sorting activity that helps students understand the step-by-step process of electing a Pope. Choose-a-Pope Cards Students take on the role of a fictional cardinal and review background information on fictional candidates before selecting a Pope. This activity promotes discussion and critical thinking. Worksheets and Reflection Questions Printable and digital worksheets for student observations during the virtual tour and presentation. Vocabulary Builder A list of important Catholic terms and definitions to support student understanding of religious concepts. Differentiated Tasks Includes sentence starters, writing prompts, and graphic organizers to support students at different levels. Assessment Tools Journaling prompts and review questions to check understanding and encourage reflection.

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This is a ZERO PREP, Grab & Go Lesson! This resource is the sixth and seventh lesson in the series of eight into an ‘Introduction to Religion’. This series of lessons is designed to introduce pupils to the six of the major world religions. In this lesson pupils discuss the importance of festivals and under take a numeracy task based on this (there are differentiated worksheets provided in the pack). Pupils have to create an acrostic poem on the importance of festivals. There are information cards included on religious festivals that are placed at the front of the class for pupils to ‘run’ up to collect and repeat the process once they have completed that section of the worksheet. There is a peer teaching section for pupils to teach each other the festivals in the religion they have researched and a peer assessment section. This resource consists of: PowerPoint ( 33 slides) with a bell task, starter and plenary. Work Booklet (10 pages).

This is an introduction lesson to the unit of Journeys. It comprises of: Starter: Think, Pair, Share- Pupils have to think of special events in their life and that of a religious believer. Video clip: Life is a journey individual Task: The journey of my life road map. Rites of Passage within religions: There is a selection of worksheets in order for you to select three to six religions to discuss and a worksheet (differentiated) is provided for pupils to fill in. Feedback is most welcome. Please do not hesitate to contact us on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TeachElite/

Never plan a debate lesson again! P4C Debate Never plan a debate lesson again! This resource will enable you to stage a debate lesson with no prior planning. The lesson format has been tried and tested many times with great success. Pupils love the flexibilit of a lesson such as this. It is the perfect lesson to end the school year. This philosophical debate lesson that has the potential to cover a 2 hour session. It includes: 100 different philosophical questions GENERATOR-some fun, some philosophical, some about themselves. 3 different TeachElite timers- 2, 5 & 15 minutes, YouTube Link Discussion Points Clear Sims and Objectives, Random group selector INTERACTIVE GRAPH for voting on a question to debate. We would love a review (if you have time) If you review this resource we will give you another resource of the same value for FREE.<br /> <br /> We hope that you enjoy this resource! We would love your feedback, if you like what you see, please follow us: on Tes <a href=“/teaching-resources/shop/TeachElite”>TeachElite’s Shop</a> click the’Follow this Author button’ . We will keep you updated on any sales we throw or FREEBIES we upload. <br /> <br /> You can find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachEliteRE<br /> and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachElite/

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This is a Grab & Go Lesson! Zero prep. The worksheet booklet for this resource is available as a FREEBIE and can be downloaded @ /teaching-resource/the-history-of-christianity-11667453 This lesson is designed to be a summary of some of the key events in Christian history. It is the 3rd in the series of resources we are creating for the new RS GCSE. The starter activity is based on our the fidget spinner activity from last lesson and is designed to ascertain pupil understanding of last lesson’s topic. There is a Fidget Spinner Placemat that is designed to be enlarged to A3 size for pupils to make notes as they progress through the starter activity. There is also a fidget spinner sheet (without space for notes) that you can print in colour and laminate for classroom use. Pupils have opportunity to use the Religious Studies Vocabulary Booklet to add any additional Key Words they learn during the lesson. Additionally, There is an order activity on key events in the Bible and Christianity to date. There are lots of events included to give you the option to use them all or select the events that you would like to include in your own lessons. The plenary activity is our Emoji Graph. Pupils are asked to choose some of the key events in Christian history and create an emoji graph based on this. The number of events for them to choose has been left to your discretion depending on the ability of the class. This PPT also includes a video link to Christianity in our society today. The worksheet booklet for this resource is available as a FREEBIE and can be downloaded here.

Jesus Crucifixion CSI Who is responsible for Jesus’ death? This includes two of our resources…: last week of Jesus’ life AND Church celebrations ANDThe Death of Jesus CSI ( This is designed in the style of a Murder Mystery Investigation ) Could be used with KS3, 4 and 5 Our <a href=“/teaching-resource/easter-jesus-death-11546137”>Death of Jesus Character Fact Files</a> would be the perfect accompaniment to this resource! This is a FULLY resourced Grab & Go Easter resource that can be taught over two hours. Let your pupils take ownership of their lesson with this Easter CSI on the last week of Jesus life / The Easter story Included in this pack is a PPT (33 slides) & Work Booklet ( 28 sheets) 6 Biblical study ’witness accounts’ of the Easter story ’ Last week of Jesus’ life event matrix Suspect report cards Evidence Chart Final Report worksheet 2 TeachElite timers Opinion line activity Music! Easter: last week of Jesus’ life & Church celebrations This is a placemat that I have blown up onto A3 paper that pupils are able to detail the last week of Jesus life. The Thinking Skills statements need to be cut out and sorted in order of occurance, Pupils must then try to link the passion of Jesus to the Easter celebrations in Church today. If you review this resource we will give you another resource of the same value for FREE.<br /> <br /> We hope that you enjoy this resource! We would love your feedback, if you like what you see, please follow us: on Tes <a href=“/teaching-resources/shop/TeachElite”>TeachElite’s Shop</a> click the’Follow this Author button’ . We will keep you updated on any sales we throw or FREEBIES we upload. <br /> <br /> You can find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachEliteRE<br /> and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachElite/ #springsavers

The Life and Character of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) – Complete RE Lesson Pack. An engaging, respectful, and fully differentiated resource for teaching the life and character of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to Key Stage 3 students. This inspection-ready pack includes an editable lesson plan and PowerPoint presentation, alongside printable worksheets (non-editable for formatting consistency). Perfect for delivering a high-quality RE lesson with minimal prep time, this resource is ideal for exploring Islam, Muslim beliefs, and religious role models in a culturally sensitive and age-appropriate way. What’s Included: PowerPoint presentation (fully editable) Timeline card sort activity Character trait & Hadith quote matching task Vocabulary traffic light sheets (with student-friendly definitions) Fill-in-the-blank activity & word sort Differentiated Chilli Challenge tasks (Mild, Medium, Hot) BBC Teach video clip links (younger & older student options) Homework and extension tasks Assessment for Learning opportunities throughout Teacher instructions, printable templates & plenary slides A fully written lesson plan with clear links to literacy, citizenship, and SMSC Why Teachers Love It: No-prep, grab-and-go format Culturally respectful and age-appropriate Engages students with active learning and reflection Fully supports differentiation, AfL, and curriculum outcomes Ideal for RE teachers, cover lessons, or anyone delivering Islam in KS3 This resource has been designed by a Head of RE with real classroom experience, ensuring that it works in practice—not just on paper. Islam KS3, Prophet Muhammad lesson, RE card sort, Islam role models, Islamic beliefs, Muhammad character traits, engaging RE lesson, KS3 Religious Education, AfL RE, Muslim beliefs for students, Prophet Muhammad for KS3, RE full lesson Islam

This Fully resourced grab and go resource is based on the scientific view of the creation of the world, namely the big bang. This theroy is compared to the Christian view and students are asked to explore f the Christian creation narrative can work alongside the scientific big bang creation theory. It fits into the topic of Creation. It can be used as a preparation module for the GCSE course or as part of a GCSE Unit. It slots into the Unit of Issues of Life and Death (subcategory of ‘The World’). Included in this resource is: Bell Task Clear Aims and Objectives YouTube Clips Information Sheets Biblical Passages Chilli Challenge Thinking Skills Tasks Learning Journal Interactive Prompt Selector Please join our Facebook groups for teacher chat, networking and exclusive freebies. #teach #TeachRE #TeachChristianity #TeachJudaism #TeachScience #TeachPSHE & RSE We would love your feedback, if you like what you see, please follow us at TeachElite and click the ‘Follow this Author button’ . We will keep you updated on any sales we throw or FREEBIES we upload. You can find us on Twitter and Facebook

This is a booklet that is designed to be taught alongside our History of Christianity PowerPoint that can be found here . Together they form one of our 'Grab & Go Lessons' with Zero prep needed. This lesson is designed to be a summary of some of the key events in Christian history. It is the 3rd in the series of resources we are creating for the new RS GCSE. The starter activity is based on our the fidget spinner activity from last lesson and is designed to ascertain pupil understanding of last lesson's topic. There is a Fidget Spinner Placemat that is designed to be enlarged to A3 size for pupils to make notes as they progress through the starter activity. There is also a fidget spinner sheet (without space for notes) that you can print in colour and laminate for classroom use. Pupils have opportunity to use the Religious Studies Vocabulary Booklet to add any additional Key Words they learn during the lesson. Additionally, There is an order activity on key events in the Bible and Christianity to date. There are lots of events included to give you the option to use them all or select the events that you would like to include in your own lessons. The plenary activity is our Emoji Graph. Pupils are asked to choose some of the key events in Christian history and create an emoji graph based on this. The number of events for them to choose has been left to your discretion depending on the ability of the class. This PPT also includes a video link to Christianity in our society today.