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Y7/8 lesson, part of the Big Story - The Ten Commandments

y7/8 lesson on prophets, speaking up for justice, as part of the Big Story

y7/8 lesson, part of the Bg Story - was Jesus the Messiah the Jewish people were waiting for?

Special and general revelation knowledge sheet with questions.

Knowledge resource with questions - Peace and Complete Thematic studies

This lesson looks at Yom Kippur and Shabbat. Close reading exercise.

Lesson Title: Puberty and Hygiene – Staying Clean, Healthy and Confident (PSHE / Health Education) This supportive KS3 PSHE lesson helps students understand the physical and emotional changes of puberty, with a focus on personal hygiene. Learners explore how hormonal changes affect the body, why hygiene routines are important, and how to stay healthy and confident during adolescence. Lesson Aims: Identify key physical changes during puberty for both boys and girls Understand why good hygiene becomes more important during puberty Learn how deodorants, antiperspirants, and daily habits prevent body odour Discuss personal hygiene routines: teeth, skin, hair, nails, and clothing Explore how puberty can affect confidence and how to manage it positively Develop a hygiene-based mind map and use a Venn diagram to compare changes Reflect on support sources (e.g. trusted adults, NHS, Childline, Brook) Perfect for KS3 PSHE, health and wellbeing units, or puberty education. Supports 51����, confidence-building, and personal responsibility.

KS3 lesson focusing on prayer in Islam. Complete lesson.

KS3 lesson looking at the key events in Muhammad’s life. Complete lesson.

KS3 lesson looking at angels in Islam and their different roles. Complete lesson.

KS3 lesson looking at the problem of evil in Christianity as part of the existence of God unit looking at arguments for and against. Complete lesson.

Lesson Title: Introduction to Careers – Developing Soft Skills (Careers/PSHE) This engaging KS3 lesson introduces students to the concept of careers through subjects they already study and the importance of developing soft skills early on. With interactive mind maps, self-assessments, and future planning activities, the lesson encourages learners to connect their current education with future opportunities. Lesson Aims: Understand the difference between soft skills and hard skills Identify how school subjects link to different career paths Recognise key soft skills such as teamwork, communication, and adaptability Reflect on personal strengths and areas for development Plan and visualise future career goals through a life journey map Learn how soft skills are built and used in both school and future workplaces Perfect for Year 8 or lower KS3 Careers or PSHE lessons. Supports Gatsby Benchmark 3 (Addressing the needs of each pupil) and personal development goals.

KS3 lesson looking at the living conditions in the Jewish ghettos. Complete lesson.

Lesson Title: The Obesity Crisis – Food Choices, Labelling and Lifestyle (PSHE / Health Education) This eye-opening KS3/KS4 PSHE lesson explores the causes and consequences of the UK’s obesity crisis, using Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s campaign and food industry case studies. Students examine hidden sugars, traffic light labelling, portion control, and marketing influence, and are encouraged to reflect on personal lifestyle habits. Lesson Aims: Understand what obesity is and why it’s a growing public health crisis in the UK Explore how food marketing, portion sizes, and hidden sugars contribute to weight gain Learn how to use the “traffic light” food labelling system to make informed food choices Evaluate cereal brands and the ethical responsibilities of food manufacturers Discuss the role of vegetables, diet variety, and the decline in healthy food promotion Reflect on personal eating habits and simple changes to improve diet and activity levels Create a school campaign poster to promote healthy eating using key learning points Perfect for PSHE, Food Technology, or Health Education. Encourages responsible consumer choices, nutrition awareness, and healthy lifestyle planning.

KS3 lesson looking at the Jewish holocaust. This lesson includes personal stories, video clips and links to today’s anti semitism.

Lesson Title: Buddhism: Life After Death – Samsara, Enlightenment and Nirvana (GCSE Religious Studies) Description: This comprehensive and thought-provoking KS3 or GCSE RE lesson explores Buddhist beliefs about life after death. Students examine key concepts such as samsara, karma, enlightenment and nirvana through engaging retrieval tasks, video reflection, and creative activities like storyboarding the life of Siddhartha Gautama. Lesson Aims: Understand the life of the Buddha and the significance of his enlightenment Define samsara, karma and nirvana in the context of Buddhist belief Explore how the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path guide Buddhists toward enlightenment Examine how desire and attachment cause suffering Reflect on the quote “The root of suffering is attachment and desire” Compare Buddhist beliefs about the afterlife with those from Hinduism, Christianity and Islam Analyse why Buddhists aim to escape the cycle of rebirth and reach Nirvana Evaluate the challenges of following the Eightfold Path in modern life Practise skills through quizzes, ranking tasks, quote analysis and discussion Perfect for lessons on life after death, Buddhist beliefs, or interfaith comparisons. Suitable for GCSE Religious Studies (AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and KS3 RE programmes.

Lesson Title: Gender Identity – Understanding and Supporting the Transgender Community (PSHE / RSE / Healthy Lifestyles) This thoughtful and inclusive KS4 PSHE lesson explores gender identity, the difference between sex, gender, and sexual orientation, and how to support transgender people in society. Through definitions, discussions, and real-life issues (e.g. transitioning, pronouns, and the Gender Recognition Act), students are encouraged to reflect on respect, identity, and inclusion. Lesson Aims: Define key terms: gender identity, biological sex, sexual orientation, cisgender, transgender, and genderqueer Understand the difference between sex, gender, and orientation Explore the challenges faced by transgender individuals in society Discuss options and terminology related to gender transition (e.g. pronouns, hormone therapy, top/bottom surgery) Learn about the Gender Recognition Act and legal recognition in the UK Develop empathy and respect through role-play, discussion, and reflective tasks Consider how to support the transgender community and challenge transphobia Ideal for KS4 PSHE or RSE. Supports SMSC, equality, British values, and inclusion education.

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 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.