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.
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.
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.
USING ANIMALS FOR HUMAN BENEFIT. CHRISTIANITY. THIS ENABLES LEARNERS TO: Explain contrasting Christian views on using animals for food, cosmetic testing, and medical research (with reference to sacred writing)
#ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, CHALLENGE.
50 MINUTE LESSON
Suitable for GCSE or High ability KS3 classes
INCLUDES RELIGIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS:
Christianity
Stewardship
Dominion
**RESOURCES INCLUDED: **
Slides
Writing frame
Key term bank
Quote bank
**ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: **
Presentation
Quote analysis and group discussion
Planned questioning to check whole class understanding.
Exam Question: Explain contrasting Christian views…
**PEDAGOGY FEATURES: **
• Exam skills
• Recap
• Planned questioning
• Check whole class understanding.
• Address misconceptions
• Peer learning
• Reduce cognitive overload!
• End task assessment
• Extra challenge
• Differentiation
EASY TO DELIVER
• Concise and logically sequenced
• NO 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
FREE RANGE FARMING LESSON ENABLES LEARNERS TO: EVALUATE WHETHER EVERYONE SHOULD BUY FREE RANGE MEAT AND BI-PRODUCTS
#ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, CHALLENGE.
SINGLE LESSON 50-60 MINS
TEACH AS PART OF GCSE AQA RELIGION AND LIFE
OR AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON
PRIOR LEARNING: INTENSIVE FARMING
**RESOURCES INCLUDED: **
Slides
Target Grade descriptors
Writing frame
Key term bank
**ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: **
Presentation: strengths and weaknesses
Video note taking
Self-Assessment
Debate
Evaluation Question
Planned questioning to check whole class understanding.
Modelling development
Exam Question: Evaluate
**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
INTENSIVE FARMING LESSON ENABLES LEARNERS TO: To explain and evaluate the ‘intensive farming’ method. #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, CHALLENGE.
SINGLE LESSON 50-60 MINS
GCSE AQA RELIGION AND LIFE
OR KS3 STAND ALONE LESSON
PRIOR LEARNING: status of animals / humans
**RESOURCES INCLUDED: **
Slides
Target Grade descriptors
Writing frame
Key term bank
Quote bank
**ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: **
Presentation
Video note taking
Debate
Self-assessment
Planned questioning to check whole class understanding.
Modelling development
Exam Question: Evaluate
**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
Pilgrimage: Christian Practices #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. It covers GCSE content as well as A Level material to stretch and challenge.
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:
‘Pilgrimage – Christian Practices’
Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority):
• To explain reasons for pilgrimage in Christianity
• To explain two contrasting examples of Christian pilgrimage
• Evaluate which is the most important practice in Christianity
Activities/resources include:
Customisable recap do-now starter
a variety of tasks e.g. Tour Guide presentation, quiz, discussion, exam questions. To gain an in-depth understanding of:
• Importance of pilgrimage
• Three places of pilgrimage: Lourdes, Iona, Jerusalem
• A level stretch: religious experience
• recap all Christian practices along with reasons why they are important and relevant sources of authority
• Evaluate which are the most and least important Christian practices
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I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
ISLAM PRACTICES: SALAH - PRAYER # 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):
• Explain why Muslims pray
• Explain how Muslims pray
• Explain why Friday prayers are important
• Explain differences of prayer between Shia and Sunni Muslims
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.
ISLAM PRACTICES: HAJJ - PILGRIMAGE #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):
Explain the role and significance of the 5th Pillar of Islam: Hajj.
Including:
Origins
The rituals of Hajj (how and why)
Exemptions
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
ISLAM PRACTICES - TEST LESSON #FUN LESSONS
INCLUDES:
• Independent revision session (using notes and/or HW set in the revision lesson of the Islam Practices #Fun lessons series)
• Warm up test – with peer assessment
• Test: 5 exam style questions (1,2,3,4,5)
• Test support slide: success criteria and writing frames
• Mark scheme with indicative content and success criteria
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.
TYPES OF CRIME, UK LAW & JUSTICE. 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:
Give examples of the three types of crime in UK law
Explore case studies of murder, theft and hate crime in the UK and assess whether justice was served to the victim
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.
DESIGN ARGUMENT. 50 MINUTE DIFFERENTIATED LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS.
PEDAGOGY FOCUS
• Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout
• Reduce cognitive overload
• I do, we do, you do
• Differentiated end task with support resource for LA/SEN
Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task.
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
Explain the design argument and its strengths with reference to Paley and sacred writing.
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
Christian Response to Persecution: Christian Practices. An engaging lesson with a variety of games, tasks and use of multimedia to stimulate learning. It is ‘MASTERY’ focused. You’ll find it concise and easy to follow making it suitable for specialists and non-specialists alike. It covers GCSE content as well as advanced material to stretch and challenge.
Assessment and extra challenges throughout
Date on slide updates automatically / Resource light / Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists
SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING:
‘Christian Response to Persecution – Christian Practices’
Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority):
• Explain How and WHY Christians respond to persecution
Activities/resources include:
Recap do-now starter: Sort events of Jesus life in chronological order
a variety of tasks e.g. World map activity, letter writing, discussion, video, discussion. To gain an in-depth understanding of:
• Persecution in early Christianity
• prevalence of persecution of Christians in the world today
• Christian responses to Persecution
• Bible teachings related to responses to persecution
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
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.
TEN OBLIGATORY ACTS. ISLAM PRACTICES. AQA. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. 50 MIN LESSON
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
Explain the Ten Obligations of Shia Islam with reference to scripture
PEDAGOGY FEATURES:
• Customisable Do Now
• Whole Class assessment
• Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout
• Reduce cognitive overload
• I do, we do, you do
• Exam skills: Strong religious reference and development
• Extra Challenges
PRIOR LEARNING: FIVE PILLARS, ALMS GIVING, JIHAD
Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically.
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson.
Your feedback is welcome.
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**
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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.
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!
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STATUS OF ANIMALS AND HUMANS. KS3 RS (ANIMALS) FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. 50 MIN LESSON
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
Explain religious and non-religious views on the status of animals and humans with reference to holy books.
PEDAGOGY FEATURES:
• Customisable Do Now
• Whole Class assessment
• Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout
• Reduce cognitive overload
• I do, we do, you do
• Exam skills: religious reference
• Extra Challenges
No printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically.
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson.
Your feedback is welcome.
CHRISTIAN VIEWS THE LAW AND CRIME. 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: (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCES OF AUTHORITY)
EXPLAIN Christian beliefs about:
• Laws of the state
• Unjust laws
• Biblical moral laws and conscience that guide behaviour
• People who commit: Hate crime, murder and Theft
EVALUATE STATEMENT: Christians should never break the law.
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.