KS3 Philosophy and Ethics - Lesson 2 of the ‘What Big Questions are there?’ Scheme of Work. This lesson looks at ‘How do myths answer Big Questions?' This lesson looks at how myths are used to answer some of the Big Questions, with a particular focus on the origins of the universe. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: Explain why people made up myths to answer their questions, using specific examples. Describe what a myth is and look at some examples from around the world. Understand how primitive people tried to explain their ultimate questions. Feedback is welcome, please check out the rest of my lessons in the ‘What Big Questions are there?’

Suitable for teaching KS2 or KS3. What is prayer and meditation? This lesson looks at: What is prayer? Why do people pray? What is meditation? Looking at aids to prayer and meditation in different religions. Lesson objectives: Grade 8-9: Analyse why different people pray and meditate and correctly identify aids to prayer for different religions. Grade 5-7: Consider why people pray and meditate, and describe the aids used by different religions. Grade 3-4: Identify aids to prayer and know what religion they are used in. Feedback is welcome, please review if you purchase!

Whole lesson looking at who is to blame for evil and suffering - the Devil. Whole lesson plus resources and activities. Can be used for 11-14 Philosophy or Religious Education.

Whole lesson plus differentiated activities and links to videos. For teaching 11-16 Philosophy or Religious Education.

Suitbale for 11-14/ KS3 Philosophy and Ethics - Lesson 1 of the Science and Religion SoW. This lesson looks at ‘What is Religion’? Students will be able to: Explain what a religion is using specific examples. Describe your expectations of what a religious person should be. Understand what religion is. Name at least 3 religions. All resources included! Feedback is welcome, please check out the rest of my lessons in the Science and Religion Scheme of Work!

KS3 Philosophy and Ethics - Lesson 3 of the Science and Religion SoW. This lesson looks at ‘What is Science’? Students will be able to: Explain what the scientific method is and use it to look at real life experiments. Discuss at least two things that science now explains that used to be explained by religion. State at least three areas that are involved in science. All resources included! Feedback is welcome, please check out the rest of my lessons in the Science and Religion Scheme of Work!

Full lesson plus activities and for teaching who is to blame for evil and suffering. Suitable for 11-16 Philosophy and Ethics or Religious Studies.

Who is to blame for evil and suffering? This lesson explores original sin. Whole lesson plus resources and differentiated activities included.

Suitable for KS3 - An Introduction to World Religions This lesson looks at; What is Philosophy and Ethics What are the main religions (match the symbol to the religion) How old are the main religions? What percentage of the world follow each religion? Perfect as an introductory lesson. Includes a pie chart and graph for some maths curricula links! Feedback is welcome, please check out my other Philosophy lessons and resources.

Knowledge Organiser for teaching Prayer and Meditation at KS3. This colourful knowledge organiser covers: What is prayer? What is meditation? The Lord’s Prayer Buddhist Mandala’s Zen Gardens All on one A4 page! Perfect for revision. Please review if you purchase, feedback is welcome.