Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the broad overview of Islam, including populations, history and sources of authority Lesson includes: Starter task evaluating tawhid Key terms and definitions knowledge recall true or false activity video links to tawhid MCQ - with answers for self-assessment Information sheet Activity sheet Review highlighting activity to review tawhid and the sin of shirk All resources are at the end of the ppt for printing Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR

Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the problem of evil Lesson includes: Key terms - starter task Link to community shared Show my homework quiz Video to introduce the problem of evil GCSE pod - The Problem of Evil and Suffering with differentiated activities Worksheet & information sheet exam practice - 5 mark question. Includes success critiera, peer assessment, model answer, Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR

Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: to understand Christian views on social justice Lesson includes: 2 mark exam question starter task Oscar Romero Video clip Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Christian Perspectives on Liberation Theology worksheet Guided Reading Pitstop quiz Differentiated review activities Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR

Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand Christian practices to promote human rights including equality: agape in action Lesson includes: Image Starter task Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Linked video clips to teach different types of love Information sheet The Parable of the Good Samaritan and video link Key term Bingo Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR

Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: to understand Leibniz’s principle of sufficient reason This is the 6th lesson taught in the cosmological argument unit of work Lesson Includes: Reading on the Principle of Sufficient Reason 1 worksheet to use with the linked video clip identifying strengths and weaknesses of the argument of contingency and Leibniz’ theory of sufficient reason Model Answer activity for exam question: Evaluate the Strengths and Weaknesses of the Cosmological Argument for Proving God Exists (the answer achieves 32/40) Highlight Heads review worksheet Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas

Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: to understand William Paley’s Teleological Argument and the strengths and weaknesses Lesson Includes: Recall Quiz Starter Task on Aquinas’ 5th Way Guided reading worksheet to explain Paley’s Teleological argument 1 worksheet to use along side text book chapter and/or video linked in ppt 1 worksheets identifying strengths and weaknesses of Paley- assessing how successful and credible each strength/weakness is using credibility circles (the larger the circle the more credible the S/W Model Answer activity for exam question: ‘William Paley presents the most effective form of the design argument’ Discuss Countdown key words review activity Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas

Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: to understand the challenge to the teleological argument from evolution Lesson Includes: Mousetrap Starter Task 2 information sheets on Darwin and Dawkins Link to SMHW homework quiz GCSE pod on evolution and concordism Review activity to judge whether ‘Science tells us how the world was made and religion tells us why’ using the extent o meter to help students formulate a judgment Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas

Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the need for prison chaplains and what they do. Lesson includes: starter task Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms GCSE pod - Crime and Punishment Worksheet & information sheet exam practice - 5 mark question. Includes success critiera, peer assessment, model answer, marking stickers to reduce teacher workload and closing the gap activities for the following lesson to support further progress Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR

Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To explain the concepts of good and evil Lesson includes: Differentiated starter task - exam practice Range of Christian & Ethical Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Worksheet & Information Pitstop Review Quiz Link to video explaining Humanist beliefs Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR

Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the Teleological Argument from Mill, Hume and Darwin Lesson Includes: Prediction Starter Task 3 worksheets identifying weaknesses of Teleological arguments - assessing how successful and credible each strength/weakness is from Mill, Darwin and Hume Table worksheet Model Answer (34/40)activity for exam question: ‘There is no design in the universe’ Discuss Essay planning review activity with SMHW link for homework Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas

Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the meaning of the term “religious extremism” Lesson includes: starter task Range of Christian Perspectives and comprehension questions Link to realtube to explore the real meaning of Jihad to dispel misconceptions Information sheet Scaffolded mind map with questions in the white boxes to allow students to demonstrate learning Islamophobia discussion stimulus Review activity discussing free speech and extremism Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR

This is the first lesson I teach to Year 12’s to introduce Ancient Greek Philosophy. Students investigate using support material the work and context of: Socrates Plato Aristotle Lesson also includes all resources, worksheets and homework to investigate the work of Plato The lesson is designed for OCR, but would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel

Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To explore the importance of the Shahadah Lesson includes: starter image analysis homework link with worksheet and information video link Leaflet explaining the pillar key terms and definitions information sheet Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR

Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand why human life is important in Christianity Lesson Includes: starter task based on the key concepts (key terms from the spec) Homework Link to SMHW key term knowledge recall quiz Activity with 2 videos linked exploring the Biblical concept of human dignity Range of Christian Perspectives and recall on liberation theology 2 x Worksheet & information sheet exam practice - 5 mark question. Includes success criteria, peer assessment, model answer, marking stickers to reduce teacher workload and closing the gap activities for the following lesson to support further progress Multiple choice review quiz Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR

Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the broad overview of Islam, including populations, history and sources of authority Lesson includes: Model answer and mark scheme Knowledge recall activity on prophets Adam, Ibrahim and Muhammad Key terms and definitions Analysis of previous students answers (paragraphs rather than full answers) 8 mark examination question: Explain the ways in which a belief in prophethood influences Muslims today Sentence starters Peer assessment activity review link to Kahoot Marking stickers to reduce teacher workload Feedback activity to feed forwards All resources are at the end of the ppt for printing Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR

Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the broad overview of Islam, including populations, history and sources of authority Lesson includes: Venn diagram 2 x information sheets Information race questions 15 mark model answer 15 mark examination question with sentence starters and success criteria Marking stickers to reduce teacher workload Feedback activity All resources are at the end of the ppt for printing Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR

Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To explain the concepts of good and evil. Lesson includes: Dual coding starter task Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Information Race Questions exam practice - 5 mark question. Includes success critiera, peer assessment, model answer Link to Kahoot as a review of learning from the previous lessons Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR

Planned for OCR reformed (2016) specification The lesson is designed as an introduction to philosophy and provides students with all of the resources needed for the course

This is designed to be taught to a full cohort of Year 10 students who have one lesson a week of core Religious studies, but are not taking the GCSE. Students have booklets, rather than exercise books. The unit includes the following lessons: Core beliefs within Sikhism Unity of God Origins of Sikhism Khalsa Equality Sewa Assessment Thank you to those who contributed and shared resources with me for this unit - if it is useful please leave a review and check out the other core units