KS3 RE – Does Religion Influence Peace? Nobel Peace Prize Winners Scheme of Work (8 Lessons)

A fully resourced 8-lesson KS3 RE scheme of work built around the enquiry question: Does religion influence peace? Through a series of engaging case studies, students explore the lives and achievements of Nobel Peace Prize winners and consider how religion, beliefs, values and personal experiences can inspire people to challenge injustice and create positive change. The unit develops knowledge, critical thinking, discussion and evaluation skills while encouraging students to reflect on their own role in making the world a better place. The scheme includes lessons on: -Alfred Nobel and the creation of the Nobel Peace Prize -Rigoberta Menchú -Desmond Tutu -Joseph Rotblat -Martin Luther King Jr -Malala Yousafzai -The Dalai Lama -A final enquiry lesson: Does Religion Influence Peace? Students encounter examples of Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Indigenous and non-religious influences on peace-making, allowing them to evaluate differing viewpoints before reaching their own justified conclusion to the enquiry. The scheme includes: -8 fully resourced lessons -Reading and comprehension activities -Discussion and enquiry-based learning -Retrieval and knowledge-check tasks -Evaluation and extended writing opportunities -Opportunities for personal reflection -Ready-to-teach resources suitable for KS3 RE Ideal for units on Religion and Peace, Peace and Conflict, Inspirational Individuals, or Religion in Action. Acknowledgement: Some inspiration for this module came from PeaceJam. Permission has been granted by PeaceJam for these resources to be adapted and shared on TES.