This innovative course gives you the flexibility to deliver Key Stage 3 Religious Education however you want - both thematically and/or by religion.InspiRE comprises two parallel sets of books: Themes to InspiRE, three books (one for each year of Key Stage 3) that cover the non-statutory Programme of Study for Religious Education through an exploration of thematic issues and concepts. Religions to InspiRE, seven 'by religion' books that exemplify the themes and expand them from the points of view of the major religions of the UK. Each book is supported by an accompanying Teacher's Resource Book.Each title:- Contains a series of lessons in three major themes - each with a 'big assignment' at the end which allows you to asses pupil's progress against the eight level scale- Engages all your pupils in their learning and enable them to progress with differentiated pupil centered activities and variety of stimulus material for each lesson- Helps you teach, plan and assess learning whether you are a non-specialist or a time-strapped Religious Education teacher.Themes to Inspire Book 1This title, explores concepts like: 'Who am I?' 'Who or what is God?' 'How did religion develop?' and 'Why is forgiveness important?'

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Insp .

This book has been graded for interest at 11-14 years.

There are 96 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2011 by Hodder Education .

Steve Clarke is an experienced teacher and author. John Keast is the chairman of the National Framework for RE writing group.

This book has the following chapters:

• : Section 1 - EXPRESSIONS OF FAITH
• : 1. 1 How are symbols used in religion?
• : 1. 2 How did the religions start?
• : 1. 3 What makes a good teacher?
• : 1. 4 What do non-Christian religions think about Jesus?
• : 1. 5 How do the religions use symbols in art?
• : 1. 6 What will you find in a place of worship?
• : 1. 7 What will you find in the homes of some religious people?
• : 1. 8 How did the religions develop?
• : The big assignment
• : Section 2 - BELIEFS ABOUT MEANING AND PURPOSE
• : 2. 1 Who am I?
• : 2. 2 Where do I belong?
• : 2. 3 What is faith?
• : 2. 4 What is religion?
• : 2. 5 Who or what is God?
• : 2. 6 What is life?
• : 2. 7 Did the universe have a beginning?
• : 2. 8 Will the universe have an end?
• : The big assignment
• : Section 3 - ETHICS AND VALUES
• : 3. 1 How do we know right from wrong?
• : 3. 2 What makes something good?
• : 3. 3 What is the Golden Rule?
• : 3. 4 What is a moral dilemma?
• : 3. 5 How can you solve a moral dilemma?
• : 3. 6 What is love?
• : 3. 7 What is justice?
• : 3. 8 Why is forgiveness important?
• : The big assignment
• : Glossary
• : Index