The creation of the universe
I can explain Christian teachings about creation from Genesis, and the role of the Word and Spirit in creation.
The creation of the universe
I can explain Christian teachings about creation from Genesis, and the role of the Word and Spirit in creation.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Switch to our new teaching resources now - designed by teachers and leading subject experts, and tested in classrooms.
These resources were created for remote use during the pandemic and are not designed for classroom teaching.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The creation accounts are found in Genesis, the first book of the Bible.
- Genesis 1 describes God as creating the universe in six days, Genesis 2 and 3 focus on the creation and fall of humans.
- Genesis 1 states that the God was present during creation and many Christians interpret this to be the Holy Spirit.
- John 1 states that the Word was present during creation, and many theologians agree that the Word is Jesus.
- The reference to the presence of the Word and the Spirit reinforces the belief in the Trinity and Oneness of God.
Keywords
Creation - the creation of the universe regarded as an act of God
Creator - God the Creator of the universe; a characteristic of God
Omnipotent - the belief that God is ‘all-powerful’
(Divine) Word - referring to Jesus; based on teachings from John 1 describing God creating the world through his eternal Word
Common misconception
There is only one creation story.
Genesis 1 and 2 both tell the story of creation. Genesis 1 focuses on the creation of the universe, and Genesis 2 focuses on the creation of humanity. Genesis 3 is also linked to creation and focuses on the Fall of humanity.
To help you plan your year 10 religious education lesson on: The creation of the universe, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 religious education lesson on: The creation of the universe, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
Explore more key stage 4 religious education lessons from the Christian beliefs unit, dive into the full secondary religious education curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
Loading...
