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I'm Head of Department and AQA examiner for Religious Studies. I teach the AQA spec and provide tried and tested resources. I'm uploading resources all of the time; my newest collection is the #FUN LESSONS range which are engaging, exam focused, challenging and getting great results. Lessons are fully resourced and easy to follow with minimal printing. I hope you enjoy teaching them.

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I'm Head of Department and AQA examiner for Religious Studies. I teach the AQA spec and provide tried and tested resources. I'm uploading resources all of the time; my newest collection is the #FUN LESSONS range which are engaging, exam focused, challenging and getting great results. Lessons are fully resourced and easy to follow with minimal printing. I hope you enjoy teaching them.
SIKHISM
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SIKHISM

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SIKHISM INTRO FOR KS3. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. • Emphasis on exam skills: Modelling, Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO GURU GRANTH SAHIB): Explain Sikh beliefs about God Explain how these beliefs influence the lives of Sikhs today I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
WORLD RELIGIONS KS3
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WORLD RELIGIONS KS3. 8 x Fun & engaging 100 minute lessons. Variety of tasks, multi-media & games to stimulate learning. Resource light (minimal printing), concise. Date on slide updates automatically. Easy to follow suitable for specialists and non-specialists. LESSONS INCLUDED: Intro to 6 Major world Religions Christianity and Nicene Creed Islam Judaism Hinduism Buddhism Sikhism Writing an argument (12 mk questions) I hope you enjoy teaching this pack. Your feedback is most welcome.
ATTRIBUTES OF GOD:  OMNIPOTENCE
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ATTRIBUTES OF GOD OMNIPOTENCE: THE IDEA OF DIVINE POWER. OCR A2 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. • Emphasis on exam skills: Modelling, Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY): Evaluate whether it is too problematic to attribute omnipotence to God I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
OMNISCIENCE AND TIME
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OMNISCIENCE AND TIME

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DIVINE OMNISCIENCE AND GOD’S RELATIONSHIP WITH TIME. OCR A2 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION; ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. This lesson is aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic Information sheet provided (no need for text books) Assessment and extra challenges throughout. Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO KEY SCHOLARS AND SOURCES OF AUTHORITY): Evaluate: Divine eternity does not limit human free will. 40 mks I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
FIVE PILLARS EVALUATION
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FIVE PILLARS EVALUATION/REVISION is a fun and engaging lesson and comprehensive introduction to answering 12 mark questions (AQA/GCSE). Fully resourced with assessment throughout. It also recaps on each of the five pillars and their importance. NO PRINTING / FULLY RESOURCED / DATE UPDATES AUTOMATICALLY STUDENTS WILL: Understand the key components of an argument Create their own 12 mk statements Understand the importance of justification, development an use of scriptural evidence Apply student friendly 12 mk criteria in answer this 12 mk question: The Shahada is the most important pillar in Islam. Evaluate. Peer assess a 12 mk answer using student friendly success criteria
DALY'S NEW SPIRITUALITY
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DALY’S NEW SPIRITUALITY. GENDER AND THEOLOGY. OCR A2 DCT. 100 MINUTES. FUN AND ENGAGING MULTI-MEDIA LESSON WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. • Aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic • Customisable recap ‘do now’ task • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 • Synoptic links • Scholar quotes • Sources of Wisdom • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically • Information sheet provided (not dependent on a textbook) STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Explain Mary Daly’s claim that women need a new spirituality with reference to sources of wisdom I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA THEME C QUOTES
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AQA THEME C. EXISTENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF GOD. QUOTES FOR STUDENTS TO GLUE IN BOOKS. SINGLE PAGE DOCUMENT INCLUDES ESSENTIAL QUOTES FOR THIS TOPIC FROM: • BIBLE • QURAN • AQUINAS • CALVIN
SUNNI AND SHIA ISLAM KEY BELIEFS
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Sunni and Shia Islam key beliefs. Six articles of faith and five roots. This lesson enables learners to: recall and explain both the six articles and five roots. #engage, check understanding, correct misconceptions, differentiate, reduce cognitive overload. TWO SINGLE LESSONS. CHUNKED WITH FREQUENT WHOLE CLASS ASSESSMENT. AS THIS IS A CONTENT HEAVY SUBTOPIC WITH ARABIC TERMS AS WELL AS BELIEFS OF BOTH DENOMINATIONS TO REMEMBER I HAVE CHUNKED CONTENT AND INCLUDED FREQUENT WHOLE CLASS FEEDBACK. ACRONYMS ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO AID RECALL. LESSON INCLUDES INFORMATION SHEETS. Lesson one focuses on the similarities eg tawhid and prophethood with some differences eg imamate in shia islam and sunni beliefs in angels and holy books. This will prepare them well for lesson to which begins with recall of these key beliefs and then proceeds to deliver the remaining key beliefs of shia and sunni. This has proven very effective with my students in terms of recalling the six articles and five roots and explaining these with reference to scripture. TEACH AS PART OF GCSE. AQA ISLAM BELIEFS OR AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON PRIOR LEARNING: Students should have some knowledge of Tawhid, imamate and knowledge of the Shia/Sunni divide following death of Prophet Muhammed. **PEDAGOGY FEATURES: ** • Exam skills – development • Recap (activate prior knowledge) • Planned questioning • Check whole class understanding. • Address misconceptions • Peer learning • Reduce cognitive overload • End task assessment • Differentiation EASY TO DELIVER • Concise and logically sequenced • Minimal printing • Accessible for specialists and non-specialist teachers. • Date on slide updates automatically. • Task time indicators. **I HOPE YOU ENJOY TEACHING THIS LESSON. YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME. ** **FOR MORE LESSONS AND RESOURCES VISIT MY SHOP: ** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life
SIX ARTICLES OF FAITH (SUNNI) & FIVE ROOTS (SHIA)
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Six articles of faith and five roots lesson enables learners to: recall and explain and compare the key beliefs of Sunni and Shia Islam. #engage, check understanding, correct misconceptions, differentiate, reduce cognitive overload. TWO SINGLE LESSONS. CHUNKED WITH FREQUENT WHOLE CLASS ASSESSMENT. AS THIS IS A CONTENT HEAVY SUBTOPIC WITH ARABIC TERMS AS WELL AS BELIEFS OF BOTH DENOMINATIONS TO REMEMBER I HAVE CHUNKED CONTENT AND INCLUDED FREQUENT WHOLE CLASS FEEDBACK. ACRONYMS ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO AID RECALL. LESSON INCLUDES INFORMATION SHEETS. Lesson one focuses on similarities eg tawhid and prophethood with some differences eg imamate in shia islam and sunni beliefs in angels and holy books. This will prepare them well for lesson 2 which begins with recall of these key beliefs and then proceeds to deliver the remaining key beliefs of shia and sunni. This has proven very effective with my students in terms of recalling the six articles and five roots and explaining these with reference to scripture. TEACH AS PART OF GCSE. AQA ISLAM BELIEFS OR AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON PRIOR LEARNING: Students should have some knowledge of Tawhid, imamate and knowledge of the Shia/Sunni divide following death of Prophet Muhammed. **PEDAGOGY FEATURES: ** • Exam skills – development • Recap (activate prior knowledge) • Planned questioning • Check whole class understanding. • Address misconceptions • Peer learning • Reduce cognitive overload • End task assessment • Differentiation EASY TO DELIVER • Concise and logically sequenced • Minimal printing • Accessible for specialists and non-specialist teachers. • Date on slide updates automatically. • Task time indicators. **I HOPE YOU ENJOY TEACHING THIS LESSON. YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME. ** **FOR MORE LESSONS AND RESOURCES VISIT MY SHOP: ** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life
RELIGION AND LIFE REVISION
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RELIGION AND LIFE REVISION. AQA. EFFECTIVE REVISION LESSON. IDEAL FOR RUN UP TO EXAMS. AIM: Recall ALL key terms and points for ALL 5mk & 12 mk Questions. To improve skills of development and writing conclusions. HOW: students identify gaps through a knowledge audit. Students fill gaps in knowledge and create revision resource EG flash cards to aid recall. DIFFERENTIATION: By time: depending on number of gaps students work independently over 1 or more lessons on each of the 4 topics. By Task: depending on predicted grade EG. U-4 no quotes needed 7+ 4 quotes in 12mk questions. TIMING: Ideally need 2 single lessons (can be done in one if you miss out some steps) RESOURCES INCLUDED: • Comprehensive key term knowledge audit • Complete set of 5mk and 12 mk questions • Complete set of Quotes from sacred writing • Models: flash cards, development & conclusion • Student progress check list YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE: • Either flash cards OR if on low budget A4 paper cut in half • Envelopes/wallets for them to keep cards organised • INFORMATION to answer questions EG revision guides/their books/your support. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Reviews welcome! For more quality RS resources visit Examined_Life shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life
ANIMAL STATUS & USE
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ANIMAL STATUS & USE. Theme B: Status/Use of Animals (Food/Testing) Christianity, Islam, Humanism. Concise, comprehensive challenging exam-focused revision or lesson (prior knowledge not necessary). **Resource light- easy to follow. ** DOUBLE LESSON Suitable for delivering: AQA Theme B Humans and Animals (Christianity, Islam, Humanism) Students will be able to: Explain religious beliefs about the use of animals for food Evaluate whether it is wrong to use animals for food. Explain religious beliefs about animal experimentation Evaluate whether animal experimentation is always wrong with reference to religious scripture and contemporary philosopher, Peter Singer Activities include: Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Optional video tasks to enrich learning and give their writing hands a rest, Peer/self assessment with success criteria.
PERSECUTION & JIHAD
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PERSECUTION & JIHAD

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RESPONSES TO PERSECUTION & JIHAD. GCSE REVISION: Islam/Christian Practices. Concise, comprehensive and** challenging exam-focused** revision lesson. Resource light- easy to follow. Double lesson. FOR DELIVERING: AQA Religious Studies: Islam/Christian Beliefs and Practices Students will be able to: Explain how Christians respond to persecution Explain two conditions of Lesser Jihad Evaluate which is more important lesser or greater Jihad Evaluate whether persecution is always a negative thing. Refer to Christian beliefs Activities include: Reading log activity, information sheet, Video activities, 5 and 12-mark exam questions with model answers. Peer assessment. Your review is most welcome.
DESIGN + FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENTS & EVALUATION
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DESIGN + FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENTS & EVALUATION. AQA THEME C. EXPLORE ARGUMENTS FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD, CRITICISMS AND CHRISTIAN RESPONSES (THEODICIES). Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused. Resource light & easy to follow Suitable for a revision but prior knowledge is not necessary. Double lesson FOR DELIVERING: AQA Religious Studies: Theme C: ARGUMENTS FOR GODS EXISTENCE Students will be able to: Explain the design argument Explain two scientific accounts of creation Explain the problem of evil and its theodicies Evaluate: ‘If God were loving, there would be no suffering in the world.’ Evaluate: ‘The First Cause argument successfully proves the existence of God’ Activities include: Reading log activity, information sheet, video tasks plus a variety of 5 and 12-mark exam questions complete with model answers and self-assessment success criteria.
SHAHADA, TAWHID & SALAH REVISION
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SHAHADA, TAWHID & SALAH REVISION

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SHAHADA, TAWHID & SALAH . GCSE REVISION LESSON. AQA ISLAM BELIEFS & PRACTICES. Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused revision lesson. Double lesson. Resource light- easy to follow Suitable for delivering: AQA Religious Studies: Islam Beliefs and Practices Students will be able to: Explain the importance of Shahada, tawhid and Salah Explain contrasting ways Salah is practiced Evaluate whether prayer is the best way for Muslims to understand God Activities include: Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Peer assessment.
Polygamy, Sex outside Marriage & Divorce
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Polygamy, Sex outside Marriage &Divorce (Christianity/Islam). AQA Relationships. Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused revision lesson or standard lesson (no prior knowledge required) Double lesson or easily separated into two single lessons. **Resource light- easy to follow. ** Suitable for delivering: AQA Theme: Relationships (Christianity, Islam,) Content includes: Polygamy, Sex outside of Marriage & Divorce Students will be able to: (With reference to scripture/sacred writings) • Explain two contrasting beliefs about polygamy • Explain two similar religious beliefs about adultery • Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about pre-marital sex • Evaluate whether divorce is ever right ****Activities include: Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Structured discussion/ Optional video tasks to enrich learning and give their writing hands a rest, Peer/self assessment with success criteria.
ORIGINS OF UNIVERSE & LIFE AND STEWARDSHIP
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ORIGINS OF UNIVERSE & LIFE AND STEWARDSHIP

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ORIGINS OF UNIVERSE & LIFE AND STEWARDSHIP. AQA. Science, Christianity and Islam. DOUBLE LESSON. Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused. Resource light- easy to follow. Suitable for revision but prior knowledge is not necessary. Double lesson. FOR DELIVERING: AQA Religious Studies: ORIGINS OF UNIVERSE/LIFE PLUS STEWARDSHIP: Science, Christianity and Islam Students will be able to: Explain contrasting Christian beliefs about the origins of the universe and life Explain two similar religious beliefs about the duty of stewardship. Evaluate whether Science proves religious beliefs about the origins of the universe to be incorrect with reference to scripture. Evaluate whether abuse of the environment is impossible to stop with reference to scripture Activities include: Reading log activity, information sheet, variety of 5 and 12-mark exam questions complete with model answers and self-assessment success criteria. Plus: optional video tasks to enhance learning and give tired hands some rest! Your review is most welcome.
Sanctity/Quality of Life
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Sanctity/Quality of Life: Abortion & Euthanasia (Christianity, Islam, Humanism). Theme B AQA. Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused lesson Suitable for revision but prior knowledge not necessary. Double lesson. **Resource light- easy to follow. **Suitable for delivering: AQA Theme B Sanctity/Quality of Life: Abortion & Euthanasia (Christianity, Islam, Humanism) Students will be able to: Explain two similar beliefs about the sanctity of life. 5 mks Evaluate: Abortion is always wrong. 12 mks Explain two contrasting beliefs about euthanasia. 5 mks Evaluate: Quality of life is more important than sanctity of life. 12 mks Activities include: Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Video tasks (to give their writing hands a rest!) and Peer assessment with success criteria. Your reviews are very welcome
CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGE
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CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGE. CHRISTIAN PRACTICES: Pilgrimage (examples, importance and comparison to other forms of worship) Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically. **Resource light & easy to follow ** SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: CHRISTIAN PRACTICES: Pilgrimage (examples, importance and comparison to other forms of worship) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): Explain two contrasting examples of Christian pilgrimage. 4 marks Evaluate whether pilgrimage is the most important form of worship God. 12 marks Activities include: Paired Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers and analysis. Video task to enrich learning and give writing hands a rest! / structured discussion / self/peer assessment with student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AFTERLIFE & SALVATION
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AFTERLIFE & SALVATION. AQA. Christianity & Islam. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically. Resource light. Easy to follow (with notes) DOUBLE LESSON CAN BE SPLIT INTO TWO PARTS SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES: Afterlife and Salvation /Christianity & Islam Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain and evaluate Islam, Christianity and Humanist beliefs about the afterlife Activities include: Recap starter, reading log task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
POVERTY, EXPLOITATION & CHARITY
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POVERTY, EXPLOITATION & CHARITY. AQA Religious Practices/Human Rights: Poverty, Exploitation and Charity (Christianity/Islam). Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused revision lesson or standard lesson (no prior knowledge required) Double lesson easily separated into two single lessons (Part 1 and Part 2). **Resource light- easy to follow. ** Suitable for delivering: AQA Religious Component/Human Rights: Religion, Wealth, Poverty, Exploitation and Charity (Christianity, Islam & Humanism) Students will be able to: (With reference to scripture/sacred writings) Evaluate whether everyone should give to charity 12 marks Explain two similar views about exploitation 5 mks Explain two similar views about paying alms 5 mks Explain two ways a Christian worldwide relief organisation helps people Giving alms is the most important pillar in Islam. Do you agree? Evaluate Activities include: Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Structured discussion/ Optional video tasks to enrich learning and give their writing hands a rest, Peer/self assessment with success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson, your feedback is most welcome.