Series: Managing Cover Lessons

Managing Cover Lessons - RE

Lynn Revell

2645Paper-based / ePackAug 03
ISBN: Paper-based 978 1 85749 797 7; ePack 978 1 84070 331 3

Save time and ensure the productive use of KS3 lessons

Providing appropriate work for classes in the absence of colleagues remains a significant issue, particularly when supply teachers are difficult to find. Time is short and pressure on curriculum delivery is great. Failing to provide constructive activities that can be readily managed by non-specialists can cause major problems.

A real must for heads of department

Managing Cover Lessons – RE offers heads of RE essential ideas and resources that save time and are easily managed. The pack is divided into two main parts. The first provides guidance and materials on managing and administering cover lessons within the department. It includes a clear, simple, well-tried system that requires minimal preparation and completion on documentation, yet is thorough and supportive.

A practical approach to student tasks

The second part offers a carefully compiled set of 40 photocopiable activities spanning KS3. Each activity:

• has clear, precise instructions
• allows students to complete the tasks set in the time available
• requires minimal preparation and equipment
• is suitable for non-specialist staff to oversee
• contributes to the statutory curriculum.

Note that this product is also available as part of the KS3 RE Network Resources.

Contents

Introduction

Buddhism

• The Eightfold Path
• Meditation
• The Rupa
• The Four Sights
• Kamma
• Kisa Gotami and the mustard seed
• Enlightenment

Christianity

• Adam and Eve
• The Church
• The Kingdon of God
• Advent
• Gift and Christmas
• Miracles
• Parables
• Temptation
• Holy Week
• Baptism

Hinduism

• Puja
• Mandir
• Ganesha
• Dharma

Islam

• The prophet Muhammad
• The Qur’an
• Allah
• Zakah
• Modesty

Judaism

• Inside the synagogue
• The rabbi
• Jewish belief in G-d
• Bar Mitzvah
• Purim
• Abraham and Issac

Sikhism

• The Gurus
• The Guru Granth Sahib
• Welcoming a new baby
• The Golden Temple
• Diwali and Guru Har Gobind
• Nam Simran

Other titles in the series

• Managing Cover Lessons - Art & Design
• Managing Cover Lessons - English
• Managing Cover Lessons - Geography
• Managing Cover Lessons - MFL
• Managing Cover Lessons - Science