Description
KS3 resource pack featuring two lesson plans and Powerpoints for use in school – suitable for ages 11-14.
Lesson 1 – Introducing John Wesley (approx. 1 hour)
Lesson 2 – Causing A Riot: How John Wesley opposed the slave trade in Bristol
(approx. 1 hour)
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KS3 Lesson 1 – Introducing John Wesley (approx. 1 hour)
Learning Objectives:
- To learn about John Wesley’s life and his impact on others
- To understand what the word ‘Methodist’ means and where it came from
- To gain an overview of John Wesley’s beliefs and principles and how he tried to live them out.
- The Methodist Church now – similarities and differences.
- How do John Wesley’s beliefs about certain issues compare with my own?
Outline of Lesson: (Powerpoint and resources supplied)
- Introduction
- Talk – introducing John Wesley and his statue at the New Room, Bristol
- Telling Wesley’s story
- Why should we care about John Wesley? Exploring some of his words and actions.
- How the Methodist Church was formed and what it does now.
- Class activity using John Wesley’s Manifesto document and the My Manifesto document – what issues would we agree on? What would be different?
- Discussion
- Follow up ideas
National Curriculum Links:
KS3 History – A local history study
KS3 Lesson 2 – Causing A Riot: How John Wesley opposed the slave trade in Bristol (approx. 1 hour)
Learning Objectives:
- To understand how the 18th century slave trade was linked to Bristol and the conditions under which the slaves were transported.
- To understand how John Wesley opposed slavery and the actions he took to stand up for what he believed in.
- The story of the New Room Riot.
- To understand the opposition he faced and the role the New Room played at this time.
Outline of Lesson: (Powerpoint and resources supplied)
- Introduction
- Short talk about Bristol’s involvement in the 18th century transatlantic slave trade using age appropriate video clips
- Introduction to John Wesley and his brother Charles and their experiences in America, witnessing first hand the cruelties of the slave trade.
- John Wesley’s work in Bristol and his continued opposition to the merchants.
- Two men who influenced him – Benezet and Equiano.
- His book ‘Thoughts on Slavery’ and his last letter to William Wilberforce.
- The Story of the New Room Riot
- Letter writing activity
- Follow up ideas including research and creative writing ideas relating to modern slavery.
National Curriculum Links:
KS3 History – A local history study
