Studies of Religion - 4 Major World Religions: 15 Lesson Plans + Summative Assessment Task + FREE Student WORKBOOK incl. theory (Year 7-12)

Introducing the '4 Major World Religions' Unit for Years 7-12!

Are you searching for engaging and comprehensive units that truly connect with teenagers' deepest questions about life, purpose, and the diverse beliefs that shape our world? Our '4 Major World Religions' Unit delivers a complete, project-packed experience for Years 7-12, designed to explore foundational figures, core teachings, and ultimate realities across Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism.

This unit provides ready-to-use resources that are rich in theological depth and practical application, covering concepts like the unique identities of Jesus and Muhammad, Buddha's path to enlightenment, the impersonal nature of Brahman, and diverse perspectives on suffering, leadership, and the end of the world. This unit empowers you to guide students through the exciting process of exploring ancient wisdom traditions and understanding how they continue to influence billions of lives across Australia and globally.

Benefit from:

• Effortless Delivery: Clearly defined objectives and explicit teaching content make exploring sophisticated concepts — like comparing Jesus as the Son of God with Muhammad as the final Prophet, understanding the Eightfold Path, or grappling with the concept of Brahman — smooth and confident for both you and your students.
• Engaging Activities: From creating "My Initial Ideas & Question Galleries" and "Nativity Scene & Star of Bethlehem Art" to "Quranic Scroll Decoration," "Eightfold Path Visuals," "Abstract Art: Representing Brahman," "Comparative Roles: Venn Diagrams," and "Eschatology Spectrums," students will ignite their Critical and Creative Thinking and develop practical life skills through interactive, hands-on experiences.
• Natural Skill Development: This isn't just a Religious Education unit. Embedded activities organically foster reflective writing and analysis (Literacy), promote understanding of diverse worldviews (HASS - History/Worldviews), build respectful relationships (Personal and Social Capability), and encourage thoughtful ethical decision-making in diverse social contexts (Ethical Understanding), aligning seamlessly with key Australian General Capabilities.
• Extension Included: Thoughtfully designed extension prompts are included in every lesson, encouraging deeper theological and personal exploration for advanced or curious learners.
• Real-Life Connections: Connect learning to relevant challenges like fostering interfaith understanding, appreciating diverse cultural expressions, navigating different ethical frameworks, and reflecting on universal human questions about life, suffering, and destiny. Empower students to understand and respect the rich tapestry of human belief systems.

BONUS! FREE Student Workbook: This unit includes a ready-to-print student workbook, directly aligned with each lesson, saving you even more preparation time and providing valuable documentation and reflective activities for your students.

Invest in impactful, life-changing religious education for young people across Australia without the extra hours, AND get a FREE student workbook to match! Get your Year 7-12 '4 Major World Religions' Unit today!

(2 Downloads: Lesson Plans (104 pages) and Student Workbook incl. theoretical content (86 pages))