NON SPECIALIST FRIENDLY PICK UP AND GO LESSON.

This engaging and fully-resourced KS3 RE/RS/Ethics lesson explores the role and diversity of religion in modern Britain, using the 2021 Census as a springboard for discussion and analysis. It is designed to introduce students to key religious beliefs, symbols, and places of worship, while also encouraging critical thinking about religious identity and diversity in the UK today.

What’s Included:

A 33-slide PowerPoint presentation with clear, structured activities
Interactive starter quiz and video-based A/B quiz on the history of the census
Census data analysis tasks using real statistics and charts
Detailed breakdowns of major religions and Humanism in Britain
Knowledge organiser grid tasks with symbols, places of worship, and beliefs
A ‘Blue Zone’ extended writing task with success criteria, key words, and challenge question
Model answer for review and improvement
Checklist and book expectations for consistency in presentation
MWB recall activities and discussion prompts to support retrieval and engagement

Learning Objectives:

Understand what the census is and why it matters
Explore how religious belief in Britain has changed over time
Identify key features of major world religions and Humanism
Reflect on the importance of religious diversity and representation

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 or RE curriculum