Topic: Virtue Theory Exam Board: Eduqas Unit: Unit 3 Ethics This is a full lesson covering Virtue Theory for A-Level Religious Studies. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but can easily be adapted to suit other exam boards. The lesson covers an overview of Virtue Theory as well as Aristotle’s version of Virtue Theory and also Jesus’s virtues. It also contains evaluation of Virtue Theory. Lesson activities include: Starters: 3 Challenge Points: 4 Other Activities: 9 Knowledge Checks: 3 Plenaries: 3 Essay Practice: 1 A copy of the Sermon on the Mount is also included. There is a normal version and a student version included. The student version has all the answers removed and is also more printer friendly.

This is a pretty version of the NIV translation of the Sermon on the Mount. This makes a great wall display or can be used as a worksheet, to stick in books or to be handed around when studying the Beatitudes. This is a great support for KS3, KS4 and A-Level Religious Studies.

Topic: Divine Command Theory Unit: Ethics Exam Board: Eduqas This is a full lesson on Divine Command Theory. This is designed to be one of the first lessons students study as part of their A-Level Ethics unit. This is designed for the Eduqas Religious Studies qualification but would also suit other exam boards with modifications. A student version is included which is printer friendly and has the answers removed. Starter Activities: 3 Challenge Questions: 5 Main Activities: 5 Plenaries: 3 Knowledge Checks: 1 Practice Essays: 1 The lesson covers Divine Command Theory, Robert Adams and the Euthyphro Dilemma as well as other challenges. It includes a practice 30 mark question.

Topic: Utilitarianism Marks: 20 Marks Exam Board: Eduqas Unit: Ethics This is a 20 mark exam question based on Utilitarianism. This is an A01 20 mark style question that tests students knowledge. This can be set as homework, a revision task or an in class essay. If completing timed in class students should be given 25 minutes to answer this essay. There is also a model plan and model answer that can be used to help support planning, DIRT and marking.

Lesson Title: What is philosophy? Intended Unit: Philosophy Age: Key Stage 3 This lesson gives a brief introduction to philosophy and philosophical questions. It is designed to start off a unit looking at philosophy and different philosophical questions. It is designed for Key Stage 3 Religious Education Activities Starter: 60 Second Thoughts Main Activities: Copy definition of philosophy List philosophical questions ‘A Dog’s Life’ Comprehension (link provided) Challenge Tasks: Other Greek words with same roots Write an answer to questions If we can never know the truth of the question, what is the point in philosophy? Plenary: Outline what is meant by a philosophical question

Lesson Topic: Aladura Unit: Alternative Religions/Beliefs Target Age: KS3 Lesson Length: Up to 1 Hour This lesson on Aladura is suitable for key stage three religious education. It is a computer room lesson so will require students to have access to devices (in class or outside). This looks at the church of Aladura from Nigeria. Starter: Trigger Image Main Activities: Create a guide to the Aladura church Plenary: Definition It includes a homework task to finish the guide.

Lesson Topic: Atheism Unit: Alternative Religions/Beliefs Target Age: KS3 Lesson Length: Up to 1 Hour This lesson on atheism is suitable for key stage three religious education. It helps students to distinguish between atheism and agnostism and the Dawkins scale Starter: Write a definition of atheism Main Activities: Comparison Table; Dawkins Scale Diagram; Make a Leaflet Plenary: Mind-Map It includes a choice homework activity with three different options. Students can pick which one they would like to do or you can choose one. Homework activities: Poem/Song/Rap 400 Character Text Message Storyboard A storyboard template is also included if needed for homework.

This template is designed for A-Level law but would suit all subjects that have evaluation style questions. The template helps students to structure their answer, with clear space for evaluation and evidence to support arguments. It also helps students get used to writing the start and finish of their paragraphs using the wording of the question so as to show clear links. Looks great in colour but prints fine in black and white.

Lesson Topic: Paganism and Philosophy L.O: To analyse the relationship between Pagan beliefs and Ancient Greek philosophy Activities List Who is this? Do you think religion and morality are connected? Five questions Create a card game Plenary light bulb

Lesson Topic: Ancient Pagans L.O: To analyse the origins of Paganism Activities Trigger Image Note writing Short history I was unsuccessful today because…

This lesson is designed to form part of a scheme of work on Paganism. Essay Title: What is Paganism? L.O.: To evaluate the definition of Pagan Activities Match the key word to the images Create a mind-map Write a definition Create an A4 artwork

This template is a brilliant resource to help support students at KS3 and KS4 Religious Education when looking at Bible verses. It can be printed, stuck in books and then filled in. You could even ask them to create a folder or book just with these in for each bit of key scripture at GCSE. Can also be used to support A-Level. It is also great fun for Bible journalling!