Concise and easy to follow, ‘MASTERY’ and EXAM SKILLS focused lesson. Students will learn the GCSE content plus dip into some relevant A Level material. There will be an emphasis (and modelling) of key skills needed in 12 mk questions. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS CHRISTIAN BELIEFS: Nature of God Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain Christian beliefs about the nature of God • Evaluate the extent to which these are philosophically problematic (evidential and logical problem of evil plus A LEVEL omnipotence paradox) Activities include: Customisable recap do-now starter, a variety of tasks to learn: varieties of problem of evil plus theodicies, maximal/total power. Augustine, Swinburne and Descartes. Video, Key term and quote matching, extra challenge activities, Discussion and debate. Writing task that focuses on essay intro and strong religious reference with modelling. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

ISLAM PRACTICES: SHAHADA # FUN LESSONS. A fun and engaging lesson with a variety of tasks, multi-media and games to stimulate learning. It is ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. • Resource light, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically • Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Emphasis on exam skills: Assessment and extra challenges throughout. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY): • List the five pillars of Islam • Explain the meaning and importance of the Shahada in Islam • Evaluate why it might be the most important pillar I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

Afterlife: Judgement and Resurrection - Christian Beliefs AQA. #FUN LESSONS A concise and easy to follow, ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused lesson. Students will learn the GCSE content plus be challenged by dipping into some relevant A Level material. There will be an emphasis (and modelling) of key skills needed in evaluation questions. Mini plenary’s and extra challenges throughout Date on slide updates automatically / Resource light / Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: ‘Afterlife: Judgement and Resurrection’ / Christian Beliefs Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): Explain different Christian beliefs about the afterlife Evaluate whether belief in Hell is compatible with belief in an omnibenevolent God? Activities include: Customisable recap do-now starter, a variety of tasks to learn about: • Mediaeval doom paintings analysis and their purpose • Universalist, liberal, Catholic, Protestant and fundamentalist views • relevant extract from the Nicene Creed - analysis • Parable of sheep and goat’s symbolism and annotation • Reasons for and against the statement ‘if God was omnibenevolent there would be no hell’ • Exam five mark question • key term bingo I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

AIMS OF PUNISHMENT. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. **PEDAGOGY FOCUS: ** Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Extra Challenges throughout Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Task time indicators. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. **STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: List aims of punishment and link to method of punishment Evaluate aims of punishment** Teach as a stand-alone lesson or part of THEME E CRIME AND PUNISHMENT AQA GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.

EUTHANASIA: RELIGIOUS & NON RELIGIOUS VIEWS. FUN & ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA, DEBATES & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING A LEVEL STRETCH. STRONG FOCUS ON EXAM SKILLS. SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS: Religion and Life: Christianity/Islam/Humanism/Varieties of Utilitarianism **Easy to follow suitable for specialists & non-specialists. Assessment & extra challenges throughout. Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically** Students will be able to: With strong reference to religious and secular sources of authority: Evaluate the statement ‘Euthanasia is wrong’ 12 marks This is part of my #Fun lessons bundle. For more #Fun lessons visit my shop where you can find lessons on: Christian/Islam Beliefs, Christian/Islam Practices, Theme C: Existence of God Your reviews are very welcome.

EUCHARIST LESSON ENABLES LEARNERS TO: Explain why and how the eucharist is practiced in different denominations. Explain importance of this sacrament. #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, REDUCE COGNITIVE OVERLOAD. SINGLE LESSON TEACH AS PART OF GCSE. AQA CHRISTIAN PRACTICES OR AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON PRIOR LEARNING: religious teachings about Jesus sacrificial death and Christian teachings about sin will be revisited in this lesson. INCLUDES RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS: Catholic Church of England **TASKS INCLUDE: ** Do Now task (recap to activate relevant knowledge applied to this lesson) Planned questioning Video with thinking prompts Chunked activities to prevent cognitive overload Whole class assessment to check understanding End task Writing task with sentence starters and success criteria **PEDAGOGY FEATURES: ** • Exam skills: development, religious reference • Recap (activate prior knowledge) • Planned questioning • Check whole class understanding. • Address misconceptions • 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 & LIFE: SCHEME OF LEARNING. This product is free with my Religion & Life #FUN LESSONS bundle (visit my shop). SCHEME OF LEARNING PROVIDES MINUTE DETAILS OF Learning objective Task details Differentiation Assessment (proof of learning) Homework (research/recap rotation) VIEWPOINTS: Main religion Christianity + Islam / Non-religious views: humanism, classical and preference utilitarianism LESSONS LISTED: Origins of world and life Value of world and life Value and abuse of animals Value, Sanctity and Quality of life Abortion and the Law Abortion: religious and non-religious views Euthanasia and the Law Euthanasia: religious and non-religious views Life after death I hope you enjoy teaching this pack. Your feedback is most welcome.

CRIME: CAUSES, PREVENTION AND RELIGION LESSON INCLUDES A VARIETY OF ENGAGING RESOURCES TO STIMULATE AND CHALLENGE. BY THE END OF THE LESSON STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Explain the causes of Crime Explain Religious beliefs about the causes of crime Think about how crime can be prevented by looking at the causes Explain how religions work to prevent crime

RELIGION & LIFE: TEST PAPER + MARK SCHEME. THIS PRODUCT IS FREE WITH MY RELIGION & LIFE #FUN LESSONS BUNDLE (VISIT MY SHOP). END OF TOPIC ASSESSMENT SHOULD TAKE 25 MINUTES. THE TEST PAPER LISTS ONE OF EACH TYPE OF AQA EXAM QUESTION AND INCLUDES FULL SUCCESS CRITERIA FOR EACH. THE MARK SCHEME INCLUDES INDICATIVE CONTENT AS WELL SUCCESS CRITERIA FOR EACH QUESTION AND IS SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. Which describes a religious duty to look after the world? Give two reasons why some religious people do not eat meat. Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about abortion. Explain two contrasting religious attitudes to euthanasia It is not reasonable to believe in life after death. Evaluate.

EUTHANASIA & THE LAW. RELIGION & LIFE. FUN & ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA, DEBATES & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING A LEVEL STRETCH. SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS: Religion and Life: Christianity/Islam Easy to follow suitable for specialists & non-specialists. Assessment & 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): Explain various types of euthanasia and UK laws about it To consider the moral implications of euthanasia UK Law on euthanasia should change. Evaluate I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

AFTERLIFE. CHRISTIANITY, ISLAM, HUMANISM LESSON ENABLES LEARNERS TO: Evaluate the statement: Is death the end? With reference to sources of authority in Christianity, Islam, and Humanism. More able students will be able to refer to concepts such as substance dualism, materialism, and eternal oblivion. #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, REDUCE COGNITIVE OVERLOAD. SINGLE LESSON TEACH AS PART OF GCSE. AQA THEME B: RELIGION & LIFE OR AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON PRIOR LEARNING: Students should know some concepts from the ‘beliefs’ component; however this is not essential since this lessons serves as a recap on beliefs such as personal/last judgement, resurrection, ensoulment and the nature of the afterlife in Islam and Christianity. **INCLUDES RELIGIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS: ** Humanism (Dawkins) Christianity: (Protestant and Catholic) Islam **TASKS INCLUDE: ** Do Now task (recap to activate relevant knowledge applied to this lesson) Planned questioning Peer learning: Matching elements of a PEEL paragraph Discussion: Do Near Death Experiences prove existence of a soul Frequent whole class assessment to check understanding End task Writing task with writing frame for PEEL paragraphs and quote bank for books **PEDAGOGY FEATURES: ** • Exam skills – PEEL paragraph • Recap (activate prior knowledge) • Planned questioning • Check whole class understanding. • Address misconceptions • Peer learning •Chunked activities to prevent cognitive overload • Differentiated End task assessment EASY TO DELIVER • Concise and logically sequenced • Minimal preparation • 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

ABORTION AND RELIGION LESSON ENABLES LEARNERS TO: Explain attitudes towards abortion in contemporary (current) British society and evaluate whether ‘abortion is always wrong.’ #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, REDUCE COGNITIVE OVERLOAD. SINGLE LESSON TEACH AS PART OF GCSE. AQA THEME B OR AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON PRIOR LEARNING: some knowledge of religious teachings on ensoulment, sanctity and quality of life desirable but not essential as these will be revisited in this lesson. INCLUDES RELIGIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS: Catholic Protestants Islam Pro-life Pro-Choice Situation Ethics **TASKS INCLUDE: ** Do Now task (recap to activate relevant knowledge applied to this lesson) Planned questioning Video with thinking prompts Peer learning: religious views on abortion Chunked activities to prevent cognitive overload Whole class assessment to check understanding End task Writing task with PEEL paragraph writing frame Student friendly Success criteria for 12 mk questions ** **PEDAGOGY FEATURES: ** • Exam skills: Evaluation questions • Recap (activate prior knowledge) • Planned questioning • Check whole class understanding. • Address misconceptions • Peer learning • Reduce cognitive overload • 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

Sin and the Means of Salvation - CHRISTIAN BELIEFS. AQA. #FUN LESSONS. Concise and easy to follow, ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused lesson. Students will learn the GCSE content plus be challenged by dipping into some relevant A Level material. There will be an emphasis (and modelling) of key skills needed in evaluation questions. Mini plenary’s and extra challenges throughout** ** Date on slide updates automatically / Resource light / Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: Sin and the Means of Salvation / Christian Beliefs Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain different Christian views on the means of Salvation including: including law, grace and role of Christ/atonement • Evaluate which of these means guarantees salvation Activities include: Customisable recap do-now starter, a variety of tasks to learn about: • Analysis of the song Amazing Grace and its background • The following means of salvation: Grace, The Law, Role of Jesus, (crucifixion), Sola Fide (Faith Alone), Good deeds • Contrasting Christian beliefs about which of these means is most reliable for Salvation • 12 mark question With emphasis on key skills required by the exam board • key term bingo I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

Role of Church Local/Worldwide - CHRISTIAN PRACTICES. (#Fun Lessons) . A fun and engaging lesson with a variety to games, tasks and use of multimedia to stimulate learning**. It is ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. You’ll find it concise and easy to follow making it suitable for specialists and non-specialists alike. There will be an emphasis (and modelling) of key skills needed in exam questions. Assessment and extra challenges throughout Date on slide updates automatically / Resource light / Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: ‘Role of the Church – Local/Worldwide – Charity’ Christian Practices AQA Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • With reference to sources of wisdom: • Explain two ways the Church work for the local community • Explain two ways the Church work for the worldwide community • Evaluate whether charity begins at home Activities/resources include: Customisable recap do-now starter a variety of tasks e.g. Mastermind, create a TV Commercial, 5 mk questions and model answers to gain an in-depth understanding of: • The difference between Church and church • Parable of the sheep and goats / parable of the Good Samaritan • Street pastors / food banks - **You can edit the info sheet to give examples of churches in your area that provide foodbanks ** • Christian Aid / Oxfam I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

Christian Festivals: Christmas/Easter #FUN LESSONS. A fun and engaging lesson with a variety of games, tasks and use of multimedia to stimulate learning. It is ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. You’ll find it concise and easy to follow making it suitable for specialists and non-specialists alike. There will be an emphasis (and modelling) of key skills needed in exam questions. Assessment and extra challenges throughout Date on slide updates automatically / Resource light / Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: ‘Christian Festivals: Christmas/Easter’ – Christian Practices’ Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain how and why Christians celebrate the festivals of Christmas and Easter • Evaluate which festival is the most important Activities/resources include: Recap do-now starter – Dobble a variety of tasks e.g. Easter Egg (info) hunt, nativity plays, sorting games, model answers. To gain an in-depth understanding of: • The events of the incarnation • The events of the incarnation • Bible quotes references to incarnation/resurrection • How Christmas/Easter is celebrated • The Symbolism of Christmas and Easter celebrations • evaluating which is the most important I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

CRIME: EVIL ACTIONS AND INTENTIONS. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Task time indicators. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: List religious & humanist views on the causes of evil actions. Explain Christian views on why we should hate the sin and love the sinner Discuss: Are Good and Evil relative terms? Teach as a stand-alone lesson or part of THEME E CRIME AND PUNISHMENT AQA GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.

SANCTITY v QUALITY OF LIFE LESSON ENABLES LEARNERS TO: have a deep understanding of the terms ‘sanctity of life’ and ‘quality of life’ through application to case studies and to evaluate which is most important. This lesson will set them up for success in subsequent lessons on abortion and euthanasia. #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS SINGLE LESSON TEACH AS PART OF GCSE. AQA THEME B OR AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON PRIOR LEARNING: religious beliefs about creation of life EG ensoulment desirable but not essential INCLUDES RELIGIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS: Several case studies (different circumstances) on euthanasia and abortion Teachings from Quran and Christianity on sanctity of life **TASKS INCLUDED: ** • Holy book Quote sorting/matching (Sanctity of life) • Ranking (Quality of Life) • Case studies – group study and present • End Task: Explain how sanctity and quality of life sometimes conflict with reference to a case study and religious teachings 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

ABORTION. THE LAW & NON-RELIGIOUS VIEWS LESSON ENABLES LEARNERS TO: Explain conditions of abortion under UK law with reference to the 1967 Abortion Act. Contrast UK laws with country’s where abortion is illegal. Explain humanist views on abortion with reference to Pro-Choice views and back street abortions. #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, REDUCE COGNITIVE OVERLOAD. SINGLE LESSON TEACH AS PART OF GCSE. AQA THEME B OR AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON PRIOR LEARNING: Students may know some religious teachings about ensoulment, sanctity and quality of life; these will be revisited in this lesson. **INCLUDES RELIGIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS: ** Humanism Pro choice UK Law International Law including countries where abortion is illegal in all circumstances EG El Salvador **TASKS INCLUDE: ** Do Now task (recap to activate relevant knowledge applied to this lesson) Planned questioning Video with thinking prompts Peer learning: apply UK law to case studies Chunked activities to prevent cognitive overload Whole class assessment to check understanding End task Writing task with sentence starters **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

Sacraments: Eucharist / Holy Communion CHRISTIAN PRACTICES. #FUN LESSONS. A fun and engaging lesson with a variety to tasks and multimedia to stimulate learning and is ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. You’ll find it concise and easy to follow making it suitable for specialists and non-specialists alike. You can use props for the main activity e.g. red squash/Disco crisps – but I often ask the kids to improvise and their creativity can make it even more fun. There will be an emphasis (and modelling) of key skills needed in exam questions. Assessment and extra challenges throughout Date on slide updates automatically / Resource light / Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: ‘‘Sacraments: Eucharist / Holy Communion’ Christian Practices AQA Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • To explain the origins, symbolism and significance of the Sacrament of the Eucharist • Explain differences within Christianity with regards to the practice of the Eucharist Activities/resources include: Customisable recap do-now starter a variety of tasks to gain an in-depth understanding of: • The Origins of the Sacrament • The events of the Last Supper • Relevance of the Gospel of Luke and the New Covenant • Role play: Catholic / Anglican service of mass • Differences between Catholic and Anglican denominations including transubstantiation -v- Real Presence. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

ANIMALS FOR COSMETIC AND MEDICAL TESTING LESSON ENABLES LEARNERS TO: Evaluate whether using animals for experiments and testing is acceptable (with reference to religious and humanist teachings) #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, CHALLENGE. SINGLE LESSON TEACH AS PART OF GCSE. AQA THEME B OR AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON PRIOR LEARNING: stewardship, dominion, using animals for food INCLUDES RELIGIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS: Differences within and between: Christianity and Islam. Peter Singer **RESOURCES INCLUDED: ** Slides Target Grade descriptors Model Answer Video clip PEEE Writing frame Key term bank Quote bank **PEDAGOGY FEATURES: ** • Exam skills • Recap • 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