This lesson looks at protest, violence and terrorism, There are video clips to choose from. Laptops required to research non-violent protests of MLK. Christian and Muslim views are then looked at. The lesson includes 2 exam style questions, mark scheme included for peer assessment.
This lesson looks at pollution and the Christian response to it. The 2 information sheets are from another TES user. Differentiated activities throughout the PPT, laptops may be needed. Exam questions with AQA 9-1 mark scheme included.
This lesson has activities throughout which looks at the resurrection and ascension of Jesus. The main activity requires group work in which they create concept maps in expert groups. They then teach their peers. Evaluation question with mark scheme included for the plenary.
A lesson that looks at good and evil and religious responses to murder, theft and hate crimes. Activities throughout the PPT. It includes two 9-1 graded questions as AforL with grade descriptors.
Lesson Title:
Crime and Punishment – Introduction to Crime Types and Religious Views (GCSE Religious Studies)
Description:
This engaging and thought-provoking lesson introduces students to key concepts in the Crime and Punishment unit for GCSE Religious Studies. Using interactive starter activities, structured tasks, and exam-style questions, learners explore definitions of crime, different types of criminal acts, and Christian and Muslim views on how criminals should be treated.
Lesson Aims:
Define crime and understand where ideas of right and wrong come from
Identify and categorise crimes as against the person, property or the state
Explore the emotional and societal impacts of different types of crime
Learn about the causes of crime and Islamic classifications under Shari’ah law
Analyse Christian and Muslim perspectives on how criminals should be treated
Compare religious views using a Venn diagram task and scripture quotes
Practise answering 5-mark and 12-mark exam questions using structured prompts
Reflect on fairness, justice, and morality through discussion-based activities
This lesson is perfect for AQA, Edexcel or OCR GCSE Religious Studies, KS4 Citizenship, or ethical thinking in PSHE. Also suitable for cover lessons or revision sessions.
This lesson looks at prison, corporal punishment and community service from a Christian and Muslim perspective.
All resources are included on the slides - information to be placed around the room whilst students complete a sheet on the information. Plenary is 12 and 5 mark question.
This lesson looks at transplant surgery and the case study of Charla Nash. It then goes on to look at Christian views for and against transplant surgery where students work in groups.
This is a Y7 lesson which looks at the 7 day creation story, the Big Bang and evolution and the Design Argument. Tasks included. This will take a few lessons to complete.
This is a question based lesson, where students will research Christian population throughout the world. There is a worksheet of questions to print off.
Lesson Title: Different Christian Beliefs About Creation (Religious Studies)
This KS4 Religious Studies lesson explores how Christians interpret the creation of the world, examining both Genesis 1 and John’s Gospel. Students analyse the roles of the Trinity in creation and compare literal and metaphorical views. Ideal for supporting understanding of Christian beliefs and scripture in preparation for exam-style questions.
Lesson Aims:
Identify key teachings about creation from Genesis 1 and John’s Gospel
Explain the role of the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) in creation
Evaluate literal and non-literal interpretations of the creation story
Understand the theological concept of God as transcendent and omnipotent
Explore how belief in creation influences Christian values, purpose, and stewardship
Develop exam skills with 4, 5, and 12-mark questions on creation and belief
This lesson includes retrieval quizzes, scripture analysis, and applied evaluation. Perfect for GCSE AQA Religious Studies (Christianity: Beliefs and Teachings) or OCR/Eduqas equivalents.
Lesson Title: The Afterlife and Judgement (Christian Beliefs – Religious Studies)
This KS4 Religious Studies lesson explores key Christian beliefs about life after death, judgement, heaven, hell, and the soul. Through quizzes, scripture-based tasks, and analysis of two key parables—The Sheep and the Goats, and The Rich Man and Lazarus—students examine how these beliefs influence Christian behaviour and moral choices.
Lesson Aims:
Understand core Christian teachings about the afterlife and judgement
Explore different Christian views on heaven, hell, and purgatory
Interpret key parables and their moral messages
Analyse how belief in judgement influences Christian behaviour
Differentiate between Christian and humanist funeral beliefs
Develop exam technique through structured 5- and 12-mark questions
Ideal for GCSE Religious Studies (Christianity: Beliefs and Teachings). Includes retrieval quizzes, discussion prompts, key quotes, and exam-style practice.