Takeaway homework, inspired by the idea from @TeacherToolkit. This version is a menu of different options that can be used occasionally - it certainly requires a lot of trust in students to present their information fully, and choose an appropriate task for the topic. How such a menu is used is very much dependent on the relationship with pupils. @the_tank

An activity on simple, compound and complex sentences.

A superb resource to introduce pupils to different types of fertility treatment. This comes up in all secondary Religious Studies GCSE courses and this will encourage them to collaborate, show independence, and self-assess all within the space of a lesson! This pack comprises of: an exceptionally clear 8-slide PowerPoint presentation, several information sheets, a test complete with answers. It also includes a 3-page detailed lesson plan which gives you step-by-step instructions to guide you through both the presentation and the lesson as a whole. All my resources also have a personal note from me, the author, giving tips on my past experience with this lesson. All my resources take me several hours to complete, in my holidays from being an experienced Head of Religious Studies.

A superb resource to follow my introductory lesson on Euthanasia with a Key Stage 4/GCSE class. This pack comprises of: an exceptionally clear PowerPoint presentation and a very detailed lesson plan which provides various possible approaches to certain activities, as well as giving a step-by-step guide to accompany the presentation. All my resources also include a personal note from me, the author, giving tips on my past experience with this lesson. All resources take me several hours to complete, in holidays from from being an experienced Head of Religious Studies.

A superb resource to begin a unit on Animal Rights with any secondary Religious Studies class. This pack comprises of: an exceptionally clear 10-slide PowerPoint presentation, a worksheet for pupils together with a worked-example to demonstrate what you are looking for, as well as a very detailed lesson plan and personal note from me, the author, giving tips on my past experience with this lesson. All my resources take me several hours to complete, in my holidays from being an experienced Head of Religious Studies.

A superb set of resources to begin a unit on Euthanasia with a Key Stage 4/GCSE Religious Education class. It provides pupils with an accessible definition of the different types of euthanasia, as well as the law on euthanasia in the UK, with context given through case studies. This is essential knowledge before any debate occurs. The pack comprises of: an exceptionally clear 12-slide PowerPoint presentation, three worksheets for pupils as well as a very detailed lesson plan which provides various possible approaches to certain activities, as well as giving a step-by-step guide to accompany the presentation. All my resources also include a personal note from me, the author, giving tips on my past experience with this lesson. All resources take me several hours to complete, in breaks from from being an experienced Head of Religious Studies.

I used this in a lesson at the beginning of the year with my new Year 7 form. It is in pdf form so can be imported into Active Inspire.

A booklet providing guidance on using the comma, followed by an ICT task.

This is something I made for myself to help me keep track of the amazing ideas in the following books. 100+ ideas for teaching history 100 ideas for teaching RE 100 ideas for teaching geography Teachers' Toolkit by Paul Ginnis Teaching Thinking Pocketbook All activities are in categories (drama, written, listening etc.) and unless it is a general idea, all learning activities are colour coded and page references available for most.

Accompanies the Simpsons episode 'Lisa the Skeptic.&' Works very well to show how scientific and religious views of the universe can be expressed. Although, there are several deeper questions left remaining, shown through the quotes on the final slide. Sorry for any formatting issues - this has been converted from Keynote.

A booklet introducing pupils to Scrooge - very good for independent work.

Ideal for a cover lesson - a sheet which allows pupils to use a range of research skills to learn about life in the time of Scrooge and Cratchit. A good intro to the novel, too.

A differentiated activity whereby pupils analyse Stave 1 of the text and cross reference quotes with lines from the opening song of Muppet's Christmas Carol - &'Scrooge&';.

A copy of WH Auden's Night Mail and accompanying commentary.

A task sheet for pupils to use in conjunction with their textbook to find out what two religions think about animal rights, and in this case, eating meat.

Information sheet on why Dickens wrote the book.

A booklet full of questions for completion during Mickey's Christmas Carol - would suit either the opening or ending of a unit on this text.

A sheet that allows you to get to know a new form class - asks them for various things about themselves. to give you a real insight into their character.

A poster showing the famous people who took an RS/Philosophy degree, great to inspire pupils to take the subject.

A presentation, to be used in conjunction with a clip from the BBC Big Questions video on Animal testing (available on Youtube) to let pupils discuss issues of animal rights in small groups, with one acting as the moderator.

A copy of the 'Listeners&' with accompanying tasks.