Hi all, In this lesson we look at: Recap quiz Critiques against the Divine Command Theory. Diagram to structure arguments Mix and match to recall arguments. This resource also includes a lesson on breaking down an essay question and planning your own response. If you find this lesson useful, please write a review. Best wishes, Liz

Hi all, In this lesson we look at- Qualities of God’s commands Examples of God’s commands Initial evaluation of the Divine Command Theory The Euthyphro Dilemma Adam’s modified Divine Command Theory. If you find this lesson helpful, please write a review! Best wishes, Liz

In this resource you will find the questions and answers to assess your students learning on the Utilitarianism topic. You can download other resources from my shop to do with Utilitarianism to help build the confidence of the subject through engaging lessons, discussions and activities! Please review if you find this resource helpful!

Structure of the lesson- Identify strengths and weaknesses of the theory. Introducing domino lay out for students to be able to organise their arguments which match their counter arguments. Using the ABCDE structure to build their essay. AB- Argument and Build. This is the first argument in the top section of the domino. They need to include Point, Evidence, and Explain within this section. In order to get the best marks you ideally want a couple of bits of evidence throughout this section (e.g. quotes/analogies/contemporary examples). CD- Challenge and Develop. This is the argument they wrote down in the bottom half of their domino. They need to include Point, Evidence, and Explain within this section. In order to get the best marks you ideally want a couple of bits of evidence throughout this section (e.g. quotes/analogies/contemporary examples). Make sure it relates back to the argument spoken about in the top half of the domino. E- Evalute. Out of those two arguments you explained, which one seems the most convincing to you? An exam practice question. This lesson also includes revision summary sheets for the Utilitarianism topic. If you find this lesson useful, please write a review!

Structure of lesson- Begin with a recap of the Hedonic Calculus Analyse the critiques of Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism. Introduce John Stuart Mill. Harm Principle Quality of Pleasures Rule Utilitarianism Universality and Harm Principle Finish with a quiz to check knowledge. This resource also comes with a worksheet on all the areas covered in the power point. I had done this lesson with my A Level classes for the last two years and have finished with a high success rate of understanding the content. Please leave a review if you find this useful!

In this lesson students are guided step by step how to break down a WJEC/Eduqas exam board question. This will be useful for all exam boards, though, and clearly guides student through how to answer a essay response which consists of 5 paragraphs. The question they are looking at is based around Jeremy Bentham’s form of Utilitarianism. Look at the cover photo to show you the structure of the lesson.

In this lesson students are introduced to Jeremy Bentham and the Principle of Utility. There are interactive activities for the students to complete during this lesson to keep them engaged and a mind map structure provided to ensure that the students organise their notes well. There are videos to aid the learning during this lesson and the topics covered are featured on the cover image of this resource. Please review this resource if you find it useful for yourself and your students!

Wanting to have a discussion based lesson with your class to help build your evaluation skills? This lesson introduces students to two ethical problems- Phillipa Foot’s Trolley Problem and Bernard William’s Organ Transplant analogy! This lesson can be great to use in a form time to hear the contrasting views of your students or you could spend the full hour on this lesson. Optional struture- One half of the room focus on one analogy, discuss it with peers, and then vote. Afterwards, they could teach the other half of the classroom the analogy and the others can then discuss what would be the right thing to do. From there, you could have a whole class discussion on the most ethical thing to do! Please leave a review if you find this resource useful. Best wishes, Liz

In this A Level session the students are introduced to- Who was Carl Jung? Jung’s inspirations 3 levels to the psyche What are archetypes? What are the 4 major archetypes? Individuation How religion is necessary for personal growth Strengths and weaknesses of the theory Revision consolidation sheet A revision work book to be reading and filling in after the lesson I delivered this session to my Y13 students and it left them feeling confident with Jung’s attitude towards religion and how it is similar but very different to Freud. Please leave a review, it helps give me an idea of what other teachers/students find useful so I can create more content! Many thanks, Liz

In this 50 minute revision session the students, discuss- What is the function of nature, purpose and reason in Natural Law? What are the 4 laws? What are the five primary precepts? What are the virtues and the goods? What are strengths and weaknesses of Natural Law? The first part of the leading from the front and asking student questions. The second part is student activity based with whiteboards and partner games. The third part is planning a discuss question.

Introducing the topic of abortion with your students? Use this fact sheet to introduce key terms; 2020-2021 England and Wales statistics and a timeline of abortion legislation; and different methods of abortion! One activity using this sheet- in one colour highlight two things you already know, in a secind colour highlight a new piece of information. Share your thoughts with your partner!

Hi there, In this lesson the students- Discuss animal testing for cosmetic and medical purposes Learn facts and statistics about animal testing Applying Act and Rule Utilitarianism to this ethical issue Are introduced to Singer’s Preference Utilitarianism Great opportunity for discussions in this lesson along with learning exam content. The A Level WJEC/Eduqas exam textbook is not attached as I do not own the right. I hope you find this lesson useful! Warm wishes, Liz

In this lesson the students look at the strengths and weaknesses of Natural Law and apply the theory to abortion and euthanasia. Also included: Introduction to how to plan a 30 mark essay. What is a thesis? How do you write an introduction? Revision sheets on essay writing. Revision activity on applying the theory. This lesson takes essay writing step by step to avoid overwhelming the students with the necessary requirements of the exam board. As this is the end of the topic, this lesson also comes with a check list of the Natural Law content, the exam specification and stimulus for writing a 20 mark response.

In this fast paced, engaging lesson we deepen our understanding of Natural Law which Aquinas’ concept of real + apparent goods and the virtues. Lesson containing: Discussion questions. Activities on the virtues. Checking for understanding throughout. Find real and apparent goods activity free download in my shop.

This is the introduction lesson to Aquinas’ Natural Law. Filled with fast paced activities to keep the students engaged and retaining as much information as possible with pit stop checks throughout. Containing: Brief introduction to Aquinas’ inspiration from Aristotle. Aquinas’ 4 categories of law. Discussion questions about what they believe to be natural. Primary precepts. Secondary precepts.

Fast paced lesson, filled with discussions and activities to get the students to form their answers to the following ethical questions- When does life begin? Whose rights are more important- mother or foetus? How much of a say should the father get? Quality of life argument. When does one become a person? The students will also be introduced to the violinist analogy posed by Judith Jarvis Thompson and Mary Anne Warren on personhood and evaluate these arguments. This lesson also introduces Aquinas’ doctrine of double effect before going into more detail when we look at Natural Law.

In this lesson the student’s are introduced to- Ground rules of ethical discussions Abortion statistics and facts Introducing concept of pro-life and pro-choice Discussion question to facilitate full class discussions This presentation does not include the Eduqas textbook pages which are included for the homework.