NON SPECIALIST FRIENDLY PICK UP AND GO LESSON.

This fully-resourced KS3 lesson explores the story of Moses and the Exodus, focusing on the emergence of Judaism and the significance of the Mosaic Covenant. Students will examine key events such as the burning bush, the ten plagues, the parting of the Red Sea, and the giving of the Ten Commandments, while reflecting on Moses’ role as a prophet and leader.
What’s Included:

A 23-slide PowerPoint presentation with clear, structured activities
DO NOW starter quiz to activate prior knowledge
Comprehension tasks based on the story of Moses and the Israelites
Vocabulary development around key terms like Exodus, covenant, Passover, and prophet
Visual aids and maps to support historical and geographical context
Structured writing support using PEE (Point, Example, Explain)
A Blue Zone independent writing activity with success criteria, key words, and a challenge question
Multiple model answers for review and improvement

Learning Objectives:

Understand the significance of Moses in the development of Judaism
Explore the meaning and impact of the Mosaic Covenant and Ten Commandments
Reflect on the themes of freedom, obedience, and leadership in religious history
Develop extended writing skills through structured response tasks

Target Audience:

Key Stage 3 (KS3) students
Suitable for Year 7–9
Can be used as a standalone resource or part of a wider Ethics / Religious Education (RE) / Religious Studies (RS) curriculum